Investors largely shrugged off a downgrade of the U.S.'s credit rating in Monday trading as stocks ended the day mostly flat.

If the U.S.’s loss of its final perfect credit rating boosts yields on Treasury debt, it likely would boost the cost of borrowing for both companies and consumers.

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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. regained its investment-grade status on Monday after Moody’s Ratings upgraded the global cruise operator’s credit rating on a strong demand outlook and better credit metrics.

"Crypto is loving the Moody’s downgrade: Bitcoin is now 4% away from a new all time high and up over +40% since its April low. As the US Dollar weakens and uncertainty rises, Bitcoin and Gold are thriving. Instability is Bitcoin’s best friend," wrote the analysts at Kobeissi Letter.

American markets fell to open the week Monday, reacting to Saturday's news that Moody's Ratings was downgrading U.S. debt.

Gold prices drifted higher on Monday, steered by a softer dollar and safe-haven demand after Moody's downgraded the U.S. government's credit rating. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $3,229.51 an ounce by 1315 ET (1715 GMT).