Standard & Poor's: United States of America Long-Term Rating Lowered To 'AA+' on Political Risks and Rising Debt Burden; Outlook Negative

Standard & Poor's: United States of America Long-Term Rating Lowered To 'AA+' on Political Risks and Rising Debt Burden; Outlook Negative

from CFR.org - The Council on Foreign Relations by Council on Foreign Relations

In this research update, Standard & Poor's explains their rationale behind lowering the long-term sovereign credit rating on the United States of America to 'AA+' from 'AAA' and affirming the 'A-1+' short-term rating.