A reduction in an organization’s or financial instrument’s credit quality rating as published by a NRSRO. A credit downgrade indicates the NRSRO’s view that the financial strength of the organization or financial instrument has deteriorated.
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A reduction in an organization’s or financial instrument’s credit quality rating as published by a NRSRO. A credit downgrade indicates the NRSRO’s view that the financial strength of the organization or financial instrument has deteriorated.