Dear Student,
Well, it finally happened.
Moody’s just yanked the U.S. government’s last perfect credit rating—joining S&P and Fitch in delivering a unanimous vote of no confidence in Uncle Sam’s financials.
Now the downgrade to “AA1” may not have rattled markets immediately… but make no mistake: this could be the first domino in a chain reaction that hits everything from mortgage rates to market momentum.
And history shows, these kinds of cuts don’t always hit right away—but when they do, the damage tends to linger.
So, in today’s video, I’ll walk you through:
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What happened the last time Moody’s downgraded U.S. debt—and what markets did next
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Why bond yields may hold the key to your summer stock strategy
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The overlooked asset that’s flashing “bullish” right now (hint: it’s not in your 401k)

To your continued success,
Tom Gentile
America’s Pattern Trader