US Default Threat Looms Large: Yellen's Warning and Economist's Response.
TL;DR
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that a US default on government debt could trigger a recession, leaving millions of Americans without income payments and potentially destroying many jobs and businesses. She also warned of possible disruptions to federal government operations and a financial crisis that could cause worldwide panic and trigger margin calls, runs, and fire sales.
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