Moody’s(US:MCO) 第一财经·2025-05-19 15:05Core Viewpoint - The downgrade of the U.S. credit rating by Moody's has raised concerns among investors regarding the reliability of U.S. Treasury bonds as a safe-haven asset, leading to increased yields on U.S. government bonds [1][3]. Group 1: Credit Rating Downgrade - Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing rising government debt and interest payment ratios significantly higher than similar sovereign nations [3][5]. - This downgrade aligns with previous actions by other major rating agencies, including Standard & Poor's and Fitch, which also lowered the U.S. rating in recent years [3][4]. Group 2: Market Reactions - Following the downgrade, the yields on 30-year, 10-year, and 2-year U.S. Treasury bonds increased, with the 30-year yield surpassing 5% for the first time since October 2023 [1][3]. - U.S. stock futures indicated a decline, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropping nearly 300 points, and the volatility index rising by 13% [1]. Group 3: Fiscal Concerns - The House Budget Committee approved a tax and spending proposal from the Trump administration, which is expected to increase the deficit by trillions of dollars, exacerbating concerns over U.S. debt [6][7]. - Moody's expressed skepticism about the current fiscal proposals' ability to significantly reduce spending and deficits in the long term, predicting that mandatory spending will rise from approximately 73% of total spending in 2024 to about 78% by 2035 [7]. Group 4: Default Risk - The cost of U.S. government debt default insurance, measured by credit default swaps (CDS), has slightly increased, indicating a rise in perceived risk among investors [8].