A further drop in the fourth quarter, when Treasury borrowing needs are likely to exceed $60 billion, could have highly negative ramifications for the credit markets.

Problem was, they couldn't come up with any ideas that didn't have a potential for negative political ramifications.

This executive's company, which stopped giving soft money in late 1998, has since found no negative ramifications in its dealings with lawmakers.

Notwithstanding, Molinos' credit risk remains high due to the negative financial ramifications of the peso's devaluation and the adverse economic environment in the country.

Governor Murillo's removal from his office had several negative ramifications for the common people of Chocó.

John Jay's treaty with the British continued to have negative ramifications for the remainder of Washington's administration.

Similar negative ramifications from the collapse of Communism have come in sales.

The quick-and-dirty method of privatization has had its negative ramifications.

The effects of the September 11, 2001 attacks against the United States have had both positive and negative ramifications for Bermuda.

India has experienced a similar phenomenon, with significant negative ramifications for its economy.