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Will the Debt Ceiling Fight Crash Retail’s Party?

A potential US debt default threatens to spoil a surprisingly strong run by major retailers, which are seeing resilient consumer spending.
US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy speaks to members of the media at the US Capitol.
US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy speaks to members of the media at the US Capitol. (Getty Images)

According to this week’s headlines, the United States might be on the precipice of financial disaster.

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