The U.S. loses its triple-A credit rating. What’s next?

The United States lost its triple-A credit rating last month from Moody’s, the last of the major rating agencies to give U.S. sovereign debt its highest assessment. What does it mean for interest rates, the U.S. economy and your investment portfolio? Capital Group economist Darrell Spence shares his view. #CapGroupGlobal

 

 

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