What Would a U.S. Debt Default Mean for the World?
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4 developments- May 19, 2023A default on the U.S. debt would be far worse than a government shutdown. Here’s how
- May 20, 2023Only lean-right coverage:Will the US default on its debt?
- May 22, 2023Only lean-left coverage:A look at some of the consequences if the U.S. defaults on its debt
- May 23, 2023How a debt default could affect you
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6 viewpointsAs debt default looms, concerns grow for global economic outlook
Default on U.S. Debt Risks ‘Permanently’ Denting Nation’s Credit Rating
Here's why the US could still be considered in default even if it keeps paying its debt
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8 viewpointsHow much would debt default damage US? History offers clues.
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2 viewpointsThe high-stakes debt ceiling fight could be a $12 trillion blow to the American economy: Here are 3 disasters a default would trigger
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3 articlesWe Explain the Debt Ceiling — and How Defaulting Would Impact You — in Less Than 5 Minutes
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