United States Economy – Page 359

America Set to Hit Its Borrowing Limit Today, Raising Economic Fears

The milestone will not immediately affect markets or growth, but it sets the stage for months of entrenched partisan warfare.

By Jim Tankersley and Alan Rappeport

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Retail Sales Fell in December as Holiday Shoppers Held Back

Weaker-than-expected results, including at popular holiday shopping destinations like electronics outlets and department stores, showed how concerns about inflation are affecting consumers.

By Jordyn Holman

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How Close Is the U.S. to Hitting the Debt Ceiling? How Bad Would That Be?

The United States has a cap on the amount of money it can borrow. That means it can run out of cash if the limit isn’t lifted.

By Alan Rappeport

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As Debt Ceiling Threat Looms, Wall Street and Washington Have Only Rough Plans

A default would most likely rattle markets and carry big risks, no matter how the Federal Reserve and Treasury try to curb the fallout.

By Jeanna Smialek and Joe Rennison