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Moody's Downgrades D.C. Credit Rating Amid $400M Budget Cut

4/25/2025

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Moody’s has lowered Washington D.C.'s credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, driven by federal job and spending cuts that threaten the local economy. With a grim outlook on federal support and a faltering commercial real estate market, D.C. now grapples with a daunting $400 million budget cut, jeopardizing its financial stability in these turbulent times.

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Moody’s has lowered Washington D.C.'s credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, driven by federal job and spending cuts that threaten the local economy. With a grim outlook on federal support and a faltering commercial real estate market, D.C. now grapples with a daunting $400 million budget cut, jeopardizing its financial stability in these turbulent times.