피치, 미국 신용등급 전망 '안정적'→'부정적' 하향 조정<br /><br />Global credit ratings agency Fitch has turned more negative on the outlook for the U.S. credit rating.<br />Fitch Ratings on Friday local time has revised the outlook on the U.S. to negative from stable while still maintaining a triple-A rating.<br />It said the decision reflects deteriorating credit strength, including rising fiscal deficits to finance stimulus to minimize the fallout from the pandemic.<br />Fitch also cited the absence of a credible fiscal consolidation plan.<br />The credit rating agency also said the future direction of the country's fiscal policy partly depends on November's presidential and congressional elections.<br />