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Another US debt downgrade before 2027?

Dec 31

Dec 31

12% chance
Polymarket

$10,086 Vol.

12% chance
Polymarket

$10,086 Vol.

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.Stable outlooks from Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch following the May 2025 Moody’s downgrade to Aa1 anchor trader consensus against another sovereign rating cut before 2027, with current implied probabilities reflecting the agencies’ assessment that U.S. dollar reserve-currency status and persistent Treasury demand will offset widening fiscal deficits projected at 7.9 percent of GDP. Recent Fitch commentary highlighted gross debt surpassing 120 percent of GDP next year as a core concern, yet no negative watch or outlook revisions have followed the 2025 suspension of debt-ceiling constraints. Key near-term catalysts include FY2027 budget negotiations and any potential late-2026 debt-limit deadline that could reintroduce political uncertainty and prompt agency reviews.

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
$10,086
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Nov 5, 2025, 2:56 PM ET
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.Stable outlooks from Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch following the May 2025 Moody’s downgrade to Aa1 anchor trader consensus against another sovereign rating cut before 2027, with current implied probabilities reflecting the agencies’ assessment that U.S. dollar reserve-currency status and persistent Treasury demand will offset widening fiscal deficits projected at 7.9 percent of GDP. Recent Fitch commentary highlighted gross debt surpassing 120 percent of GDP next year as a core concern, yet no negative watch or outlook revisions have followed the 2025 suspension of debt-ceiling constraints. Key near-term catalysts include FY2027 budget negotiations and any potential late-2026 debt-limit deadline that could reintroduce political uncertainty and prompt agency reviews.

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
$10,086
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Nov 5, 2025, 2:56 PM ET
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 19% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 19¢, the market collectively assigns a 19% 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.

As of today, "Another US debt downgrade before 2027?" has generated $10.1K in total trading volume since the market launched on Nov 5, 2025. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Another US debt downgrade before 2027?," simply choose whether you believe the answer is "Yes" or "No." Each side has a current price that reflects the market's implied probability. Enter your amount and click "Trade." If you buy "Yes" shares and the outcome resolves as "Yes," each share pays out $1. If it resolves as "No," your "Yes" shares pay $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current probability for "Another US debt downgrade before 2027?" is 19% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 19% 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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