Debt Crisis

5 Reasons Post-Cliff Bullishness Should Continue

The deal literally accomplished nothing to improve the direction or arc of the nation's debt, but it's not all doom and gloom. More

The Debt Ceiling Debate: Worst-Case Scenario

The fiscal cliff came and went, but the debt ceiling debate has the potential to cost the United States its AAA rating. And this time, Treasuries could suffer. More

McConnell Debt Ceiling Bluff Ends Badly

Sen. Mitch McConnell's, R-Ky., attempt to out-maneuver Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid ended with McConnell being forced to filibuster his own bill. More

Morning Rally Falls Apart — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Monday's early-morning rally fell apart amid an unexpectedly poor ISM report and Republican skepticism on the fiscal cliff front. More

Killing the Mortgage Deduction Won’t Harm Stocks

Scary as it sounds, the real impact would be minimal. Even if every penny involved were pulled out equities, it doesn't add up to anything meaningful. More