Fitch has kept the U.S. credit rating at AA+. The agency is concerned about rising debt. But the large economy and the dollar’s global role support the rating. High deficits and debt are problems. Tariff revenues may help this year. Fitch expects deficits to rise long term. The U.S. rating outlook is stable. S&P Global also maintained its AA+ rating.
Gold slips as investors weigh Fed rate outlook
Gold slipped in early Asian trade on Tuesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve policy decision next week for signals on interest rates and