{"id":17310,"date":"2025-05-19T10:04:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T10:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/?p=17310"},"modified":"2025-08-05T03:51:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T03:51:55","slug":"week-ahead-markets-begin-the-week-on-edge-after-moodys-u-s-downgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/week_ahead\/week-ahead-markets-begin-the-week-on-edge-after-moodys-u-s-downgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Week Ahead: Markets Begin the Week on Edge After Moody&#8217;s U.S. Downgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W1-1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W1-1-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W1-1-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W1-1-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W1-1-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W1-1-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the new trading week begins, markets are facing a fresh wave of uncertainty due to Moody&#8217;s decision to downgrade the United States&#8217; sovereign credit rating from AAA to Aa1. Although the new rating still indicates a high-quality borrower, this change represents a major symbolic shift. U.S. Treasuries, which have long been viewed as the foundation of global financial stability, are now under increasing scrutiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Moody&#39;s downgrade intensifies investor worry about US fiscal path <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yGSquNzptX\">https:\/\/t.co\/yGSquNzptX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yGSquNzptX\">https:\/\/t.co\/yGSquNzptX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Reuters (@Reuters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Reuters\/status\/1924059936511623566?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 18, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The downgrade comes on the back of concerning fiscal projections.<a href=\"https:\/\/ratings.moodys.com\/ratings-news\/443154\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"> U.S. federal debt is expected to balloon from 98% of GDP in 2024 to 134% by 2035<\/a>, with annual deficits projected to grow from $1.8 trillion to $2.9 trillion. These figures have forced rating agencies to reassess the U.S.&#8217;s top-tier standing, especially as political dysfunction continues to paralyze effective fiscal reform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Market reactions have been cautious rather than panicked. Yields on the 10-year U.S. Treasury rose to 4.48%, indicating a higher risk premium. Equity benchmarks, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/live\/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-futures-sink-after-moodys-downgrades-us-credit-rating-001324382.html?ncid=twitter_yfsocialtw_l1gbd0noiom&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90LmNvLw&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFBptzJw2c5rsCIPOpTaMsYsaFncaDSIlEHoOvOXCK1Ts7QKRakmqas3GLTi42jDGgnVuxa3-jEbPQbdWwlM21CKgGqgQ4Th65u0z-usYM0ybS6HLzrp1HI6AR1sVVsVPs0Y8dmWbNpCfWXOfGSub-AI3eivmkWwA5TfXZeWiANL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF<\/a>, declined slightly, suggesting that while outright fear has not taken hold of the markets, there is a gradual erosion of investor confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The broader implications are profound. Higher Treasury yields could lead to tighter financial conditions across the board, affecting everything from mortgages to student loans. This would make credit more expensive for both consumers and businesses. As rising debt servicing costs constrain government spending, there will be less room for future stimulus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W2-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W2-1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W2-1-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W2-1-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W2-1-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W2-1-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/W2-1-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/11\/13\/moodys-warning-on-the-massive-us-debt-burden-has-turned-into-a-nonevent.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Moody&#8217;s had previously warned about the risk of prolonged gridlock in Washington,<\/a> citing the collapse of leadership in the House of Representatives and a lack of credible long-term fiscal planning. At the same time, commentary from former President Trump regarding changes to the Federal Reserve&#8217;s leadership has unsettled global markets, raising concerns about central bank independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A federal contractor that filed bankruptcy earlier this week during the latest round of government cutbacks asked a judge to approve a quick auction because of the ongoing threat of Elon Musk\u2019s DOGE <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jr4jzddl4y\">https:\/\/t.co\/Jr4jzddl4y<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bloomberg (@business) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/business\/status\/1920886790778450021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 9, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the week progresses, investors will watch closely to see whether bond yields continue climbing. A sustained push above 4.5% on the 10-year note could trigger further volatility across equity markets. Defensive sectors like utilities and healthcare may begin to attract more inflows, while growth stocks, especially in tech, remain vulnerable to interest rate pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Markets at Inflection Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USD Index (DXY)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USD-Index-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USD-Index-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USD-Index-1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USD-Index-1-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USD-Index-1-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USD-Index-1-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USD-Index-1-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USD-Index-1-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hovering around <strong>100.60<\/strong>, the index is at a make-or-break level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upside potential toward <strong>101.40<\/strong> and <strong>102.40<\/strong> remains possible if sentiment stabilizes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, a slide toward <strong>99.80<\/strong> could trigger broader risk-off moves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EUR\/USD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/EURUSD.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/EURUSD.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/EURUSD-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/EURUSD-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/EURUSD-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/EURUSD-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/EURUSD-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/EURUSD-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approaching key resistance at <strong>1.1195<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A breakout could pave the way to <strong>1.1300<\/strong>, while a reversal may see it test support at <strong>1.1105<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GBP\/USD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attempting to climb toward <strong>1.3320<\/strong>, with UK CPI data midweek likely to set direction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If inflation beats forecasts (3.30% YoY expected), GBP may find renewed strength.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USD\/JPY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consolidating near <strong>145.00<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch for pullbacks toward <strong>144.65<\/strong> or <strong>143.80<\/strong> if yields retreat or sentiment shifts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USD\/CHF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Range-bound around <strong>0.8300<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bounce may occur if risk sentiment favors the Swiss franc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AUD\/USD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bouncing from <strong>0.6370<\/strong>, with resistance at <strong>0.6425<\/strong> in sight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All eyes are on this week&#8217;s <strong>RBA rate decision<\/strong>, with a potential cut from <strong>4.10% to 3.85%<\/strong> in focus.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NZD\/USD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Struggling near <strong>0.5905<\/strong>, with critical support at <strong>0.5860<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commodity sentiment and China-linked demand will drive near-term moves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USD\/CAD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oscillating between <strong>1.3940<\/strong> and <strong>1.4140<\/strong>, with oil prices a key catalyst.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canada&#8217;s <strong>Median CPI<\/strong> (forecast: 2.90%) could influence direction midweek.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USOUSD-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USOUSD-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USOUSD-1-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USOUSD-1-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USOUSD-1-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USOUSD-1-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USOUSD-1-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/USOUSD-1-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In commodities, crude oil is consolidating just above $63, facing a challenging demand backdrop despite geopolitical tensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/XAUUSD.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/XAUUSD.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/XAUUSD-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/XAUUSD-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/XAUUSD-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/XAUUSD-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/XAUUSD-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/XAUUSD-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold staged a sharp rebound from $3154 after pulling back from the $3250 zone. Now trading near $3210, price action here is crucial. A rejection could see it slide back toward the $3120.72 low. But if price consolidates or moves cleanly through $3210, bulls may target a retest of $3270. The metal remains in demand as a hedge, though the dollar&#8217;s wavering strength complicates its path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/SPF500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/SPF500.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/SPF500-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/SPF500-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/SPF500-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/SPF500-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/SPF500-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/SPF500-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The SP500 is showing signs of fatigue. While support may emerge near 5740 or 5690, a swift move higher could face resistance near 6100. Rising yields and fiscal headwinds may continue to limit bullish momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/BTC-USD.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/BTC-USD.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/BTC-USD-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/BTC-USD-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/BTC-USD-500x273.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/BTC-USD-400x218.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/BTC-USD-350x191.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/05\/BTC-USD-200x109.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitcoin continues to consolidate just below the $100,000 mark. Key support lies at 99,400 and 96,600. While long-term optimism remains, traders are waiting for a macro catalyst to drive a breakout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural gas has cooled after a recent peak, now hovering near 3.02. With storage levels healthy and seasonal demand easing, downside pressure may persist unless weather patterns shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Data to Watch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, markets will be closely watching central bank moves and inflation prints. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rba.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Australia&#8217;s expected rate cut <\/a>reflects growing pressure on the RBA amid sluggish domestic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada&#8217;s inflation data, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statcan.gc.ca\/en\/subjects-start\/prices_and_price_indexes\/consumer_price_indexes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">holding steady at 2.90% y\/y, <\/a>has so far supported a neutral stance by the Bank of Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Midweek, UK CPI will be the highlight. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/economy\/inflationandpriceindices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Forecasted at 3.30% y\/y<\/a>, the data may signal ongoing inflationary pressure, raising the stakes for the Bank of England&#8217;s next move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the actual print exceeds expectations, the pound could see renewed interest, though questions remain about how aggressive the BoE is willing to be given softening growth indicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, the U.S. released its own PMI flash readings: manufacturing expected at 49.9, down from 50.2, and services slightly lower at 50.7 from 50.8. These softer forecasts suggested the Fed may remain in a holding pattern. Thursday shaped up as the most technically active day of the week\u2014tight ranges began to widen, and macro narratives re-entered the charts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/in\/trade-now\/\" title=\"\">Create your live VT Markets account<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.vtmarkets.com\/login?_gl=1*1azgbap*_gcl_au*NjE5NTE3MjY4LjE3NDQ2MDA3NDI.*_ga*MTY4OTgwNTU5Mi4xNzM2NzQ2MTgy*_ga_J26NL1ZVX7*czE3NDQ5NDQ0NTYkbzEyMCRnMCR0MTc0NDk0NDQ1NiRqNjAkbDAkaDA.\">start <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.vtmarkets.com\/login\" title=\"\">trading&nbsp;<\/a>now.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the new trading week begins, markets are facing a fresh wave of uncertainty due to Moody&#8217;s decision to downgrade the United States&#8217; sovereign credit rating from AAA to Aa1. Although the new rating still indicates a high-quality borrower, this change represents a major symbolic shift. U.S. Treasuries, which have long been viewed as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/week_ahead\/week-ahead-markets-begin-the-week-on-edge-after-moodys-u-s-downgrade\/\" class=\"read-more\">Continue Reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17320,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-week_ahead"],"acf":{"acf_article_selection_author":null},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17310","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17310"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17310\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17320"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-mena\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}