Economy/Business News Alert: Moody's confirms U.S. credit rating at AAA, assigns negative outlook

---------------------------------------- Economy/Business News Alert: Moody's confirms U.S. credit rating at AAA, assigns negative outlook August 2, 2011 6:24:26 PM ---------------------------------------- Moody's has confirmed that the U.S. credit rating will remain at AAA after the debt ceiling lifted, but assigns a negative outlook -- an indication of a possible downgrade yet to come. The other two main ratings firms have signaled that doubts about the nation's debt will persist. http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/46MP2V/OJLAFM/9D3N2W/YQV9Z9/WSG3S/4O/h For more information, visit PostBusiness.com ---------------------------------------- Get a unique daily review and analysis of the debt, deficit and economy debate. Sign up for Behind the Government Showdown: http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=admin/email/express&action=subscribe&newsletter_code=GVTSHTDN ---------------------------------------- Get breaking news alerts sent to your mobile phone. Sign up by texting NEWS to 98999. To unsubscribe, click here ---------------------------------------- ©2011 The Washington Post Company Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20071