Fitch puts America’s AAA credit rating on negative watch amid debt ceiling battle

Fitch puts America’s AAA credit rating on negative watch amid debt ceiling battle.

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National story. 7 articles from 7 sources. Updated May 25, 2023.

Part of The 2023 debt ceiling standoff between Biden and McCarthy

How each side is putting it

Left

1 source
InsiderLean Left· May 25, 2023

The US' AAA credit ratings at risk of a downgrade due to 'brinkmanship over the debt ceiling.' This could impact trillions of dollars worth of Treasury securities.

Center

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NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· May 25, 2023

Fitch Puts United States' AAA Rating on Negative Watch, Citing Debt Ceiling Fight

ForbesCenter· May 25, 2023

Fitch Puts U.S. AAA Credit Rating On 'Negative' Watch—Here's Why It Matters

CBS NewsCenter· May 25, 2023

Credit rating agency Fitch puts U.S. AAA rating on watch. Here's what that means.

Right

3 sources
FortuneLean Right· May 25, 2023

One of the big 3 credit rating agencies just warned America that its constant threats not to pay its bills could spark a downgrade

FOX BusinessLean Right· May 25, 2023

Fitch places US AAA credit rating on negative watch, citing increased political partisanship

New York PostLean Right· May 25, 2023

Fitch puts America’s AAA credit rating on negative watch amid debt ceiling battle