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Basic Question 2 of 3

Standard and Poor's issues a report that Altra X Inc.'s bonds have been added to the group of bonds to be analyzed for a possible ratings downgrade. This is an example of ______.

A. default risk
B. credit spread risk
C. downgrade risk

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magicchip And the outcome will depend on how "nicely" the S&P analyst was treat by the folks at Altra.
Last I heard the analyst was on a pricy cruise ship spending some $$ at the casino tables.
thekid Magicchip:

funny, i heard the same.

lol
rocyang Don't you like that? :)
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