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‘Sell America’ Is Back as Moody’s Pushes 30-Year Yield to 5%
Investors faced yet another bumpy start to the trading week with US assets coming under fresh pressure, although it’s ...
The ‘Sell America’ Trade Makes a Comeback
Investors sold stocks and bonds after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating, potentially complicating negotiations around ...
Moody's downgrade intensifies investor worry about US fiscal path
The move came as Republicans seek to approve a large package of tax cuts, spending hikes and safety-net reductions which ...
America’s Fiscal Situation Threatens the Good Mood on Wall Street
Investors sold U.S. government bonds and the dollar on Monday amid concerns about the U.S. fiscal picture. Stocks edged ...
Treasury Yields, Dollar Indicate 'Sell America' Trade Is Fading
Treasury yields fall and the dollar is little changed as Monday's "Sell America" trade recedes a bit. Concerns about the U.S.
America Survived Moody’s Downgrade—Its Credibility May Not
Moody’s gave the U.S. a negative outlook—but markets didn’t flinch. This isn’t about default. It’s about trust, and why ...
Trump’s tax cut faces a new snag: America’s debt crisis is back in the spotlight
After the United States lost its last perfect credit rating on Friday, Republicans and Democrats responded by pointing fingers at each other.