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July 18, 2011, 10:51 a.m. EDT
Fitch repeats warning of U.S. debt outlook change
By Steve Goldstein WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Fitch Ratings reiterated a threat to put the U.S. sovereign rating on rating watch negative if the U.S. government doesn't increase the debt ceiling prior to Aug. 2, though Fitch still predicts it will do so and make "full and timely" payments on all its obligations. "Agreement on a credible fiscal consolidation strategy will secure the U.S. 'AAA' status; failure to do so will inevitably weaken the sovereign credit profile and may result in a sovereign rating downgrade," the credit agency said. Standard & Poor's so far has gone the furthest of the rating agencies, warning of a downgrade even if the debt ceiling is increased and spending cuts outlined.