Fitch Ratings has affirmed the United States' credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook. The decision reflects ongoing concerns about the country's high fiscal deficits, substantial interest burden, and significant government debt. Fitch also noted that the U.S. standards of governance are considered below those of its peers. Additionally, Fitch expects the Federal Reserve to make its first rate cut in September.
*UNITED STATES AFFIRMED AT AA+ BY FITCH; OUTLOOK STABLE *FITCH EXPECTS FED'S FIRST CUT IN RATE TO OCCUR IN SEPT. *FITCH: RATINGS CONSTRAINED BY DEFICITS, INTEREST BURDEN, DEBT *FITCH: U.S. STANDARDS OF GOVERNANCE ARE BELOW PEERS
*UNITED STATES AFFIRMED AT AA+ BY FITCH; OUTLOOK STABLE
FITCH AFFIRMS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT 'AA+'; OUTLOOK STABLE FITCH: U.S. RATINGS CONSTRAINED BY HIGH FISCAL DEFICITS, SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST BURDEN & HIGH GOVERNMENT DEBT