URGENT: U.S. Credit Debt Just Got Downgraded, Is a Crash Next?In a late Friday news dump, Moody's announced it had downgraded U.S. federal government debt. The news sparked a selloff in Treasuries, at least initially. What are the implications for bonds or the economy? It's not what the mainstream thinks it does. Eurodollar University's Money & Macro Analysis Bloomberg What the US Losing Its Last AAA Credit Rating Means https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-19/us-lost-moody-s-aaa-credit-rating-what-s-at-stake-for-markets S&P Global August 5, 2011 https://disclosure.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/-/view/sourceId/6802837 Fitch August 1, 2023 https://www.fitchratings.com/research/sovereigns/fitch-downgrades-united-states-long-term-ratings-to-aa-from-aaa-outlook-stable-01-08-2023 https://www.eurodollar.university Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU
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Understanding Depression Economics Through Historical Context
This chapter explores the concept of depression economics, comparing historical downturns like the Great Depression and Japan's lost decades with today's financial climate. The discussion highlights the bond market's response to economic fundamentals, emphasizing the importance of understanding these elements amidst increasing government debt.
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