Monday, March 6, 2023

America's credit rating could get downgraded even if a default is avoided, Fitch Ratings warns

Every few years, Washington plays a dangerous game of chicken over whether to raise the debt ceiling or default on US debt. Even if a default is avoided this time, the frequent nature of these political showdowns could cause America's credit rating to get downgraded, Fitch Ratings told CNN on Monday.
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America's credit rating could get downgraded even if a default is avoided, Fitch Ratings warns
Every few years, Washington plays a dangerous game of chicken over whether to raise the debt ceiling or default on US debt. Even if a default is avoided this time, the frequent nature of these political showdowns could cause America's credit rating to get downgraded, Fitch Ratings told CNN on Monday. Read more »
 
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