Why October 19 could be a catastrophic day for the US economy

Why October 19 could be a catastrophic day for the US economy

The United States could be just weeks away from defaulting on its debt for the first time ever.
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Why October 19 could be a catastrophic day for the US economy
The United States could be just weeks away from defaulting on its debt for the first time ever. Read more »
 
Fitch warns debt ceiling fight could cost America its AAA credit rating
Fitch Ratings warned Friday that the fight in Washington over raising the debt ceiling could force the firm to downgrade America's AAA credit rating. Read more »
 
Car sales plunge as chip shortages choke off supply
New car sales plunged over the last three months in the United States despite strong demand, as the shortage of computer chips and other supply chain issues caused shutdowns at auto factories and choked off the supply of vehicles. Read more »
 
Low-wage workers are getting 'eye-popping' pay raises, Goldman Sachs says
Low-wage workers are making "eye-popping" gains in their paychecks, according to Goldman Sachs. Read more »
 
Congress prevented one crisis. Another looms
Congress started the week with an urgent to-do list. It may have crossed off one item, but crucial issues concerning investors still haven't been resolved. Read more »
 
A key measure of inflation surged to a new 30-year high
A key measure of inflation hit a new 30-year high in August, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Friday. Read more »
 
 
 
 
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