June 5 2023 | Credit default swaps on a potential U.S. default collapse as Republicans & Democrats come together to pass the debt ceiling. Why It Matters: This couldn’t have happened without bipartisan support. So, our government can actually compromise. Source: thedailyshot
...May 1 2023 | A possible U.S. debt default looks like it’s now been pushed back to possibly July 2023. Why It Matters: Expect debt ceiling negotiations to dominate the financial headlines, potentially leading to increased market volatility in the coming months. Source: thedailyshot, Gavekal
...November 14, 2022 | Mid-Term elections were last week and the ‘red wave’ that was predicted crumbled as many Republicans underperformed expectations. Control of the Senate goes to the Democrats (as of 11.13), while the House remains up for grabs as votes continue to be counted. Source: CNN
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