Chinese trim position in U.S. debt securities as they diversify FX reserves.

Chinese trim position in U.S. debt securities as they diversify FX reserves.

The appetite for U.S. assets grows despite the threat of a downgrade.

The appetite for U.S. assets grows despite the threat of a downgrade.

Rating agency puts U.S. debt rating on review for first time since 1995.

Rating agency puts U.S. debt rating on review for first time since 1995.

Third euro-area nation loses investment-grade rating as EU struggles to contain crisis.