Following a downgrade of US credit ratings by Moody's, global markets experienced a risk-off sentiment, leading to declines in equity indices and US assets. Moody's downgraded US long-term ratings due to rising government debt and fiscal deficits, which has raised concerns among investors. The downgrade has led to increased US government bond yields and dampened appetite for US equities and the dollar. Despite the market jitters, analysts believe the impact will be short-lived. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)