Fiscal Cliff deal reached

FInally

Now have to think of a new way to answer the "what story have you been following in the news lately that is related to the financial markets" interview question.

Don't count your eggs my friend. We've got the debt ceiling coming up in February, and boy will that be a show. Expect the next two months to be filled with political diatribes, vitriolic comments, and ultimately really happening (except the debt ceiling being raised in an 11th hour "compromise"). Then it's on to the next debacle (Iran/Isreal war? China/Japan conflict? Gun Control in the US?). Gotta love this 24/7 news cycle world we live in.

About time..

Is it bad that I'm at a new years party and am checking WSO?

Stay tuned for more fuckery with the debt ceiling

Yeah this is just the overture to the debt ceiling

All I've learned from this is that washington, and pretty much every politician, are the most inept, incapable,and moronic group of people that I have ever seen.

NOTHING has been achieved. We managed to avert the cuts and tax raises that we baked into legislation to force ourselves to do what needs to be done. Instead, we've raised taxes now, and we'll talk about spending cuts in the future. A total joke. This country will default on its debt in the next 20 years.

The term "Fiscal Cliff" is another reason why I hope Ben Bernanke goes away forever

I wonder if this will have any effect in ratings agency's outlook on the US' credit.

I wonder if this will have any effect in ratings agency's outlook on the US' credit.

I feel sick.

Hi friends. I've just signed here in this forum. Agree with everyone tired with this subject and it will generate a great impact on Brazilian Market tomorrow. American debt ceiling and Europe situation are (both) the biggest points of concern here. Greetings from Brazil. Happy 2013 for you all.

I hate our government. I hate political rhetoric. And more than anything else, I hate when a politician is getting interviewed and a question is asked of them, they just go on a rant about something that is completely off topic and never end up asking the question.

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