Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded commuter retail and industrial property owner Fortress Reit’s credit rating from Ba1 to Ba2, making it the latest property group to reach the second rung of junk status.

The downgrade comes after the agency downgraded the country’s credit rating to junk on March 28, meaning companies are also likely to attract junk ratings. ..

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