NEW YORK, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings on Thursday said it may cut its top "AAA" rating for bond insurer MBIA Insurance Corp, citing its exposure to deteriorating mortgage-related investments, including collateralized debt obligations.
Fitch also said it may cut its "AA" rating on the insurer's parent, MBIA Inc (MBI.N). (Reporting by Neil Shah; Editing by Dan Grebler)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer spending rose for a second straight month in November as incomes recorded their biggest gain in six months, data showed on Wednesday, boosting hopes of a self-sustaining economic recovery.
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