The rating agency also downgraded the long-term deposit ratings of Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo from Aa1 to Aa2, and downgraded NYCB.BK.NandState StreetSecuritiesSTT.NThe long-term counterparty risk rating of certain rated subsidiaries and branches was downgraded from Aa1 to Aa2.
The sovereign credit rating was downgraded on Friday.LinksThis has caused ripples in the global market. On that day, U.S. President Donald Trump's tax bill failed to pass a key procedural hurdle as hardline Republicans sought deeper spending cuts.
On Sunday, the bill received approval from a key congressional committee.LinksThis is a rare victory for Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Moody's said in a statement that the U.S. rating downgrade indicates a decline in the country's ability to support the highly rated debt of these banks.
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