S&P and Fitch Downgrade US Debt Rating Amid Soaring Deficits
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 5
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What happened
S&P and Fitch downgraded the credit rating of US debt. The Congressional Budget Office projects that the cost of servicing this debt could exceed $2.1 trillion by 2036. The gross national debt surpassed $40 trillion in August, with the deficit currently sitting at $2 trillion.
From indiatimes.com
Why it matters
The cost of servicing the national debt is rapidly outpacing defense spending. In fiscal year 2025, net interest payments on the national debt reached $970 billion, which was more than the amount spent on national defense. This interest burden is consuming a massive share of federal revenue.
From indiatimes.com
Who's involved
- S&PCredit rating agency that evaluates the financial health of various entities.
- FitchCredit rating agency that formally assesses sovereign credit ratings for several countries.
- Congressional Budget OfficeGovernment agency that provides non-partisan economic analysis and fiscal projections for the U.S. government.
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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S&P
Japanese company
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Fitch
Japanese pornography producer
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Congressional Budget Office
government agency