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May 2023
13m 30s

814 - Understanding the Debt Ceiling & D...

AKIL STOKES
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An oversimplified explanation of what the debt ceiling is, what defaulting means & what this potential situation means for the US & the financial markets. Also a look at China & how their interesting lending habits.

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