Mortgage Bonds Largely Unscathed After Moody’s Downgrade of US

Investors shrug off Moody’s downgrade as stocks, U.S. borrowing costs stay largely flat

Investors largely shrugged off a downgrade of the U.S.’s credit rating in Monday trading, as stocks ended the day mostly flat. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added more than 130 points for an increase of 0.32%. The broader S&P closed up 0.09% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.02%. Late Friday, Moody’s became the third and final major ratings agency to downgrade U.S. debt, reducing it by one notch from AAA to Aa1. Credit ratings agencies help …

Investors shrug off Moody's downgrade as stocks, U.S. borrowing costs stay largely flat

The U.S.'s demotion to an Aa1 rating garnered international headlines, but individual stock buyers continue to help prop up the market.

Mortgage Bonds Largely Unscathed After Moody’s Downgrade of US

Mortgage bonds supported by government-backed companies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were trading slightly wider Monday morning after Moody’s Ratings downgraded the US late last week.

Momentum Monday - The Degenerate Economy Does Not Care About Moody's or US Debt Downgrades

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How Moody’s Downgrade Could Actually Help Lower Mortgage Rates - The Truth About Mortgage

In general, I like to play contrarian because it’s nice to consider alternative viewpoints. Instead of simply regurgitating the same take, sometimes going against the grain can pay off. In fact, the consensus often gets it wrong, whether it’s the trajectory of home prices or the direction of mortgage rates. The latest expected headwind for… Read More »How Moody’s Downgrade Could Actually Help Lower Mortgage Rates The post How Moody’s Downgrade C…

How will Moody's downgrade of US debt affect mortgage rates?

To add to the list of dramatic events in 2025, Moody’s downgraded U.S. credit by one notch on Friday — from Aaa to Aa1 — raising concerns about mortgage rates. Moody’s pointed to increasing debt and interest payment ratios notably higher than those of comparable sovereign nations. This downgrade has sparked a range of reactions among market participants, with some suggesting that it may be politically motivated, given the timing and challenges f…