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Debt Downgrade, Driven by Partisanship, Is Unlikely to Deter Borrowing

Fitch’s credit-rating decision stemmed from concerns about America’s ability to govern itself, along with the nation’s growing debt load.

By Joe Rennison and Alan Rappeport

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U.S. Credit Rating Is Downgraded by Fitch

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.

By Alan Rappeport

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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.

By Joe Rennison and Jeanna Smialek

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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.

By Liz Alderman