Credit Ratings and Credit Rating Agencies – Page 6

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.

By Jeff Sommer

Here’s a look at what markets are expecting and planning for, and how a default might happen.

By Joe Rennison and Alan Rappeport

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.

By Jeff Sommer

If the government misses an interest payment, even by a few hours, its creditworthiness will suffer, possibly for a long time.

By Joe Rennison