S&P Global Ratings affirmed the United States’ long-term sovereign credit rating at ‘AA+’ and short-term rating at ‘A-1+’, maintaining a stable outlook. The decision is backed by the resilience of the diversified U.S. economy, solid fiscal tax collections, and steady tariff income.
Key Report Highlights
- Rating Status: Long-term ‘AA+’ and short-term ‘A-1+’ with a stable outlook.
- Economic Drivers: Solid economic expansion, credible monetary policy, and continued corporate investment in artificial intelligence.Fiscal Deficits: Deficits are expected to remain elevated but broadly stable, partly mitigated by the mid-2025 tax/spending legislation and tariff incomes.
Long-Term Challenges
- Rising Debt: S&P Global Ratings projects that net general government debt will surpass 100% of GDP by 2029, largely driven by aging-related expenditures and rising interest costs.
- Political Polarization: Bipartisan deficit reduction efforts remain elusive, though the agency anticipates cross-party agreements on the debt ceiling when necessary to avoid market disruptions.
You can read the full, detailed breakdown directly on Investing.com or access the official rating release via S&P Global.
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