Of course, other analysts believe that a downgrade warning would help Treasuries because it would make them more attractive in the long run. Finally, an actual downgrade would also have implications...

Of course, other analysts believe that a downgrade warning would help Treasuries because it would make them more attractive in the long run. Finally, an actual downgrade would also have implications for the risk-free security, the only one of its kind in the world, which may not attract investments from investors worldwide in times of financial turmoil and uncertainty.