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Does a Delivery Default Affect the Non-Defaulting Counterparty?

The non-defaulting counterparty is protected by the clearing house, which steps in to ensure the delivery obligation is met, either by acquiring the asset or providing a cash equivalent. While the financial loss is covered, the non-defaulting party may experience a delay in receiving the asset and potentially a loss of the expected delivery price due to the clearing house's intervention process.

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