U.S. Credit Ratings Overview
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Fitch Ratings: The U.S. is rated AA+ with a Stable outlook, reflecting continued confidence in the country’s fiscal resilience.
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S&P Global Ratings: The U.S. is rated AA+ with a Stable outlook, supported by tariff revenues and strong credit fundamentals.
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Moody’s Investors Service: In May 2025, Moody’s downgraded the U.S. from Aaa to Aa1, citing concerns over debt and fiscal policy. The outlook is Stable.
As a point of comparison:
Canada
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Fitch: AA+ (Stable)
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S&P: AAA (Stable)
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Moody’s: Aaa (Stable)
United Kingdom
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Fitch: AA- (Stable)
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S&P: AA (Stable)
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Moody’s: Aa3 (Stable)
Eurozone (selected)
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Germany: AAA across all three agencies (Stable)
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France: Fitch AA-, S&P AA, Moody’s Aa2 (all Stable)
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Italy: Fitch BBB, S&P BBB, Moody’s Baa3 (Stable)
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Spain: Fitch A-, S&P A, Moody’s Baa1 (Stable)
Japan
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Fitch: A (Stable)
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S&P: A+ (Stable)
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Moody’s: A1 (Stable)
China
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Fitch: A+ (Stable)
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S&P: A+ (Stable)
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Moody’s: A1 (Stable)
Australia
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Fitch: AAA (Stable)
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S&P: AAA (Stable)
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Moody’s: Aaa (Stable)
This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.