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US defaults on debt by 2027?

This polymarket market is decided by a published document — not by opinion. Here is exactly what resolves it, where, and when.

Deciding authorityU.S. Treasury; S&P, Moody's, Fitch default classifications
Resolution conditionUS misses a scheduled Treasury payment or a major rating agency classifies US sovereign debt as in default before the deadline.
Source-watchableYES — on the wire
Venuepolymarket · market page
Closes2026-12-31
Last price

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