downgrade

Example Sentences

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This is the rationale behind the downgrade to neutral.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

The equity returns were always worse than the debt returns at each downgrade level.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

The company declined to comment on the downgrade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

"The downgrade reflects our view that global diamond demand will likely remain weak for longer, weighing on Botswana's already-strained economy and public finances," the New York-based agency said.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The surveillance department was meant to monitor subprime bonds and downgrade them if the loans that underpinned them went bad.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis