Will August 2023 be a repeat of August 2011? S&P Global Ratings downgraded the U.S. credit rating in 2011 to AA+ from AAA, in the days after a debt ceiling deal was reached in Washington. Around the 2011 downgrade, the 10-year Treasury yield fell from a roughly 3% rate heading into August to about 1.8% in late September, according to FactSet. The U.S. Treasury market has long been regarded as a safe haven for investors seeking stability and low-risk returns. This reputation has been largely built on the United States' historically impeccable credit rating. However, in recent times, the possibility of a credit rating downgrade for the U.S. has become a matter of concern for investors. In this article, I will be sharing on why investors should be wary of Treasury market investments when