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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.

By Jeff Sommer

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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.

By Joe Rennison

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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.

By Joe Rennison

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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.

By Jeff Sommer

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