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May 2023
18m 43s

Fitch Says America’s Credit Rating Is at...

The Wall Street Journal
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A.M. Edition for May 25. Ratings firm Fitch is considering whether the U.S. should retain its top credit rating as negotiators in Washington struggle to reach an agreement on the debt limit. WSJ markets editor Matthew Thomas unpacks that warning. Plus, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis enters the 2024 presidential race with a bit of a glitch. And how Nvidia is capitalizing on AI-fueled demand for chips. Luke Vargas hosts.

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