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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Fitch puts U.S. rating on negative watch.

Fitch placed the United States' AAA credit rating on Rating Watch Negative yesterday, citing "political brinkmanship and reduced financing flexibility" that could increase the risk of a U.S. default. Dow futures plunged on the news, but as noted above, they were back in the green early today.

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