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US Could See Debt Ceiling Battle Shake Markets, Goldman Sachs Warns |  CNN Business

US Could See Debt Ceiling Battle Shake Markets, Goldman Sachs Warns | CNN Business

New York CNN Business — Republicans and Democrats are likely to face off next year over the debt ceiling, a fight that could rattle financial markets, unnerve consumers and threaten the economy with the specter of a calamitous default. The looming debt limit battle in Washington could spark the most uncertainty since the 2011 tightrope …

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Britain brings back austerity.  Here's why |  CNN Business

Britain brings back austerity. Here’s why | CNN Business

London CNN Business — The last time a UK finance minister revealed tax and spending plans, the markets went haywire and the country’s prime minister eventually lost her job. The new government is not looking for repeat performance. On Thursday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is due to unveil a budget that will aim to restore confidence …

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