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May 18
5m 27s

Moody's cuts U.S. debt rating

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The U.S. loses top credit rating on skyrocketing debt and interest payment ratios. (0:17) China rare earth curbs hitting supply chains. (1:47) Home Depot leads this week’s earnings. (2:29)  

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We’re seeing the fastest Fed-driven housing slowdown ever
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