Oracle's credit rating sits just one notch above junk status - a precarious position that makes it vulnerable to becoming a fallen angel. The proximity to downgrade territory creates an interesting scenario: manipulating rating agencies could theoretically weaponize credit markets against major stakeholders. For a company of this scale, the gap between investment-grade and junk is razor-thin. Any coordinated pressure on rating agencies could trigger massive institutional selloffs, given how many funds are mandated to dump fallen angels. The ease of exploiting this vulnerability through backroom deals with rating agencies is what makes this setup particularly noteworthy. Whether it's political rivals or market competitors, the leverage point is obvious.