Aug 13 (Reuters) – Fitch affirmed the sovereign credit rating for United States at “AA+” with a stable outlook on Thursday, citing its large economy, high per-capita income and the U.S. dollar’s status as the world’s leading reserve currency.
The U.S. economy remained resilient despite higher tariffs, government spending cuts, tighter border controls and heightened policy uncertainty, reflecting its ability to absorb shocks and economic flexibility, the credit ratings agency said.
Fitch estimated economic growth of 1.9% in 2026-2027, lower than the 2.8% in 2025, and noted weakening labor demand and a significant slowdown in job creation this year.
(Reporting by Aatrayee Chatterjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar)
