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Another US debt downgrade before 2027?

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Another US debt downgrade before 2027?

Dec 31

Dec 31

25% chance
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25% chance
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if the United States' long-term sovereign credit letter rating is downgraded by any of the three major credit rating agencies (S&P, Moody's, Fitch) at any point by December 31, 2026 11:59pm ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be official information from Standard & Poor's, Moody's, or Fitch, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Trader consensus on Polymarket prices a 74.5% implied probability against another major US sovereign credit rating downgrade before 2027, reflecting Fitch Ratings' April 30, 2026 affirmation of its AA+ stable outlook despite projecting US debt-to-GDP at 122% by year-end—up from 116.6% in 2025—amid widening fiscal deficits averaging $1.9 trillion annually per CBO estimates. This stability follows Moody's Aa1 downgrade in May 2025 and prior S&P/Fitch actions, with agencies citing chronic governance gridlock but no acute triggers like debt ceiling default risks, as the $41.1 trillion limit provides headroom above current $39 trillion levels. Key catalysts include FY2027 budget talks and potential debt limit hikes, where bipartisan resolutions have historically averted crises, underscoring the resilience of US Treasuries backed by global reserve demand.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the United States' long-term sovereign credit letter rating is downgraded by any of the three major credit rating agencies (S&P, Moody's, Fitch) at any point by December 31, 2026 11:59pm ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The resolution source for this market will be official information from Standard & Poor's, Moody's, or Fitch, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$9,732
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Nov 5, 2025, 2:56 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the United States' long-term sovereign credit letter rating is downgraded by any of the three major credit rating agencies (S&P, Moody's, Fitch) at any point by December 31, 2026 11:59pm ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be official information from Standard & Poor's, Moody's, or Fitch, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the United States' long-term sovereign credit letter rating is downgraded by any of the three major credit rating agencies (S&P, Moody's, Fitch) at any point by December 31, 2026 11:59pm ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be official information from Standard & Poor's, Moody's, or Fitch, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.Trader consensus on Polymarket prices a 74.5% implied probability against another major US sovereign credit rating downgrade before 2027, reflecting Fitch Ratings' April 30, 2026 affirmation of its AA+ stable outlook despite projecting US debt-to-GDP at 122% by year-end—up from 116.6% in 2025—amid widening fiscal deficits averaging $1.9 trillion annually per CBO estimates. This stability follows Moody's Aa1 downgrade in May 2025 and prior S&P/Fitch actions, with agencies citing chronic governance gridlock but no acute triggers like debt ceiling default risks, as the $41.1 trillion limit provides headroom above current $39 trillion levels. Key catalysts include FY2027 budget talks and potential debt limit hikes, where bipartisan resolutions have historically averted crises, underscoring the resilience of US Treasuries backed by global reserve demand.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the United States' long-term sovereign credit letter rating is downgraded by any of the three major credit rating agencies (S&P, Moody's, Fitch) at any point by December 31, 2026 11:59pm ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The resolution source for this market will be official information from Standard & Poor's, Moody's, or Fitch, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.
Volume
$9,732
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Nov 5, 2025, 2:56 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the United States' long-term sovereign credit letter rating is downgraded by any of the three major credit rating agencies (S&P, Moody's, Fitch) at any point by December 31, 2026 11:59pm ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be official information from Standard & Poor's, Moody's, or Fitch, however a consensus of credible reporting will also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Another US debt downgrade before 2027?" is a prediction market on Polymarket where traders buy and sell "Yes" or "No" shares based on whether they believe this event will happen. The current crowd-sourced probability is 25% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 25¢, the market collectively assigns a 25% chance that this event will occur. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"Another US debt downgrade before 2027?" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Nov 5, 2025. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

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The current probability for "Another US debt downgrade before 2027?" is 25% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 25% chance that this event will occur. These odds update in real-time based on actual trades, providing a continuously updated signal of what the market expects to happen.

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