And it would mean China could continue to buy US Treasury securities at a cheaper price to make up for the declining value of the dollar, which hit a new low for the past several decades today.

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When applied to existing debt, a rating change can result in either a windfall or hit for an investor in the value of the bonds being held.

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One can see the skilled players twisting and turning their flaming, dying aircraft to extract maximum value from the enemy, where a novice will spiral out of control and hit the water or ground almost immediately.

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