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Michael Heydt ...
  • Thomas R. Torgerson

DBRS Morningstar Continues to Assess the Impact of Polarization on U.S. Credit Fundamentals

DBRS Morningstar placed the U.S. ratings Under Review with Negative Implications on May 25, 2023. The rating action reflected the risk of Congress failing to increase or suspend the debt ceiling in a timely manner, particularly in the context of heightened political polarization. The passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 removes any near-term threat of payment delays or default, and enables the Treasury to pay its obligations on time. The rating nonetheless remains Under Review as we continue to consider the implications of the recent standoff and evaluate the impact of polarization on the predictability of U.S. policymaking.
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United States of America

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DBRS Morningstar
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Michael Heydt

Thomas R. Torgerson

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