A credit rating assesses an issuer's ability to repay debt. Major agencies include Moody's, S&P, and Fitch. AAA is highest; C or D indicates high default risk. Ratings affect borrowing costs and bond yields.
Example
U.S. Treasuries are AAA; a struggling retailer might be B.
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