Fitch Downgrades Muni Ratings Tied To US Sovereign Ratings To 'AA+'; Outlook Stable; Downgrades To 'AA+' From 'AAA' Ratings Of Certain Categories Of Debt Directly Tied To Creditworthiness Of United States Or Related Entities
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Fitch has downgraded muni ratings tied to US sovereign ratings to 'AA+' from 'AAA', with a stable outlook. The downgrade affects certain categories of debt directly tied to the creditworthiness of the United States or related entities.

August 04, 2023 | 2:42 pm
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The downgrade of muni ratings tied to US sovereign ratings by Fitch may impact the SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500 and is influenced by the overall health of the US economy.
The SPY ETF tracks the S&P 500, which is a broad representation of the US stock market. A downgrade in the creditworthiness of the US, as indicated by the muni ratings tied to US sovereign ratings, could negatively impact investor sentiment towards US stocks, including those in the S&P 500. This could potentially lead to a decrease in the value of the SPY ETF in the short term.
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