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The Implications Of The U.S. Debt Ceiling Standoff For Global Financial Institutions Jul 11 Product Image

The Implications Of The U.S. Debt Ceiling Standoff For Global Financial Institutions Jul 11

  • Published: July 2011
  • Standard & Poors

FEATURED COMPANIES

  • Fannie Mae
  • Freddie Mac
  • Options Clearing Corp.
  • MORE

Abstract
As the debate between Congress and the Administration over the federal budget continues and the issue of the U.S. debt ceiling remains unresolved, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services placed its 'AAA/A-1+' ratings on the United States of America on CreditWatch negative on July 14. (See "United States of America 'AAA/A-1+' Ratings Placed On CreditWatch Negative On Rising Risk Of Policy Stalemate," published on RatingsDirect on the Global Credit Portal.) Any deterioration in the credit quality of the U.S. likely would have broad implications for the financial markets. The severity of the impact would depend on the availability of liquidity, the conditions in the funding and equity markets, and the volatility of interest rates and spreads. In light of this, we...

Companies mentioned in this report are:
- Fannie Mae
- Freddie Mac
- Options Clearing Corp.
- The Depository Trust Company
- National Securities Clearing Corporation
- Fixed Income Clearing Corp.

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- Fannie Mae
- Freddie Mac
- Options Clearing Corp.
- The Depository Trust Company
- National Securities Clearing Corporation
- Fixed Income Clearing Corp.

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