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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

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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.

By Jeff Sommer

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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.

By Joe Rennison and Alan Rappeport

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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