S&P affirms U.S. sovereign rating at AA+, maintains stable outlook
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S&P affirms U.S. sovereign rating at AA+, maintains stable outlook Simon Mugo Fri, June 26, 2026 at 10:26 PM EDT 1 min read SPGI Investing.com -- S&P Global Ratings affirmed the U.S.'s long-term sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing the country's resilient economy and expectations that fiscal deficits will remain elevated but stable. The ratings agency said the U.S. economy should continue generating solid tax revenues, supported by resilient growth and tariff collections, helping stabilize fiscal deficits over the coming years. A stable outlook reflects expectations for continued economic expansion, credible monetary policy, and deficits that remain high but do not materially worsen. S&P expects U.S. net general government debt to approach 100% of gross domestic product over time, driven by rising interest costs and increased spending linked to an aging population. The agency also pointed to persistent political polarization, saying bipartisan efforts to reduce deficits remain difficult despite mounting fiscal pressures. Even so, it expects Congress to continue raising or suspending the federal debt ceiling when necessary, citing the potentially severe consequences of a default for financial markets and the broader economy. The ratings agency warned that the sovereign rating could come under pressure over the next two years if fiscal deficits widen further because lawmakers fail to curb spending or offset revenue losses from changes to the tax code. All three major credit rating agencies currently assign the U.S. their second-highest sovereign rating with stable outlooks. S&P said its assessment also reflects greater political polarization and sharper policy swings than seen in many other highly rated sovereign borrowers. S&P became the first major credit rating agency to strip the U.S. of its top-tier AAA rating in 2011, citing concerns over the country's fiscal outlook and political gridlock. S&P affirms U.S. sovereign rating at AA+, maintains stable outlook Wolfe Research outlines eight risks that could spark stock declines in 2026 Morgan Stanley CIO survey: Why AI hype isn't boosting 2026 IT budgets
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