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May 2023

13m 30s

814 - Understanding the Debt Ceiling & D...

About this episode

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.

Have questions about anything? Feel free to reach out to me on social media @AkilStokesRTM (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & TikTok)

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