Economic Beat: Major U.S. equity indices posted solid gains last week

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Economic Beat: May 22, 2023

Debt ceiling discussions reignite concerns over whether lawmakers will agree to a deal to avoid a default next month. Importantly, this is a debate over the government’s willingness to pay its debt, not its ability to pay its debt. History suggests this too shall pass and that the U.S. will not ultimately default on its debt. Listen to this week’s full Economic Beat update or read the transcript below.

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