On the recordSeptember 27, 2021
I cannot think of anything more harmful to the role of the dollar than failing to raise the debt ceiling.
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congress.govI cannot think of anything more harmful to the role of the dollar than failing to raise the debt ceiling.
Yellen emphasizes the importance of raising the debt ceiling for dollar stability.
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