The ratings agency, which lowered the U.S. long-term rating from its top mark, said that debt-limit standoffs have eroded confidence in the nation’s fiscal management.
Category: Credit Ratings and Credit Rating Agencies
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Credit Markets Are Creaking, Creating Economic Uncertainty
Analysts warn that bankruptcies and defaults could jump as the world adjusts to higher interest rates.
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Macron Faces Fresh Test as Outlook for French Finances Dims
S&P Global restated a negative outlook for France’s ability to repay mounting debt. Two other ratings agencies have lowered their views in recent weeks.
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Threatened by a Default, Treasuries Retain a Paradoxical Appeal
Treasuries have been threatened by a possible U.S. debt default, yet they remain more attractive than just about everything else, our columnist says.
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How a Default Could Unfold
Here’s a look at what markets are expecting and planning for, and how a default might happen.
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For the Markets, It’s Not Just the Debt Ceiling
A host of issues face the markets, beyond the prospect of a possible default on U.S. debt. Hedge your bets and ride it out, our columnist says.
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U.S. Debt Default Could Damage Nation’s Credit Rating
If the government misses an interest payment, even by a few hours, its creditworthiness will suffer, possibly for a long time.
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What Would Happen if the U.S. Defaulted on Its Debt
Investors, executives and economists are preparing contingency plans as they consider the turmoil that would result from a default in the $24 trillion U.S. Treasury market.
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The Debt Ceiling Impasse Raises the Risks for ‘Risk-Free’ U.S. Bonds
Short-term costs for insuring U.S. bonds are skyrocketing, and the long-term effects of repeated flirtations with debt default are already a burden, our columnist says.
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A Timeline of How the Banking Crisis Has Unfolded
First Republic’s downfall was just the latest in a series of problems affecting midsize banks.
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The Value of Regional Banks
The New York Times – Business:As midsized lenders have come under pressure in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, experts say their role in the economy must be preserved.
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The Value of Regional Banks
The New York Times – Business:As midsized lenders have come under pressure in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, experts say their role in the economy must be preserved.