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- Fitch factored the January 6 riot into its decision to slash the US's credit rating, per Reuters.
- It used the insurrection as an example of political polarization, a senior director told the outlet.
- The ratings agency announced a surprise downgrade Tuesday, rattling stocks.
Fitch factored the January 6 riots into its shock move to slash the US's credit score Tuesday, according to Reuters.