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<p><strong>Experts and leaders worldwide are all concerned about the possibility of a US debt default and fear that it will become a reality.</strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="the-looming-debt-default">The Looming Debt Default</h2>
<p>The US faces <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-debt-default-musk-krugman-buffett-dimon-rosenberg-yellen-warnings-2023-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mounting fears</a> of a debt default as the deadline to raise the government&#8217;s borrowing limit draws near. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has expressed concerns about the potential consequences if Congress fails to make a decision soon. Investors are growing increasingly anxious about the risk of a debt default as a prolonged political deadlock continues over the borrowing limit.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="political-impasse-and-conditions">Political Impasse and Conditions</h2>
<p>Lawmakers have been unable to break the impasse, even with the Treasury set to run out of money by June 1 if the $31.4 trillion ceiling is not lifted. Republicans in Congress are willing to support an increase if spending cuts are imposed, while the White House insists on no such conditions.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="insightful-commentary-from-prominent-figures">Insightful Commentary from Prominent Figures</h2>
<p>Prominent figures have weighed in on the ongoing political standoff over the debt ceiling, offering their insights and warnings regarding the potential consequences. All of them agree that a debt default is an unfortunately realistic possibility.</p>
<p>US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen <a href="https://walletinvestor.com/magazine/looming-us-default-warning-from-treasury-secretary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">outlined the risks</a> of undermining the country&#8217;s economic leadership, job losses, reduced household incomes, and market volatility if the US were to default on its debt.</p>
<p>Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, highlighted the potential catastrophic consequences of a default, including market volatility and deteriorating credit markets.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The debt ceiling &quot;is one more thing&quot; Donald Trump &quot;doesn&#39;t know very much about,&quot; says JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon</p>
<p>He tells <a href="https://twitter.com/flacqua?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@flacqua</a> a default is &quot;potentially catastrophic&quot; <a href="https://t.co/aopRgW8dT1">https://t.co/aopRgW8dT1</a> <a href="https://t.co/ya5H5tDeMF">pic.twitter.com/ya5H5tDeMF</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloombergTV/status/1656642624281780225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 11, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Nobel economist Paul Krugman emphasized the real possibility of the federal government&#8217;s inability to finance its operations. He criticized the Republicans in the House for using the debt ceiling as leverage for policy concessions.</p>
<p>Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, reassured that the US would not allow a debt default, as it would cause turmoil globally.</p>
<p>David Rosenberg, president of Rosenberg Research, criticized the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision to raise rates amid the debt crisis and the potential bank crisis.</p>
<p>Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, expressed his concern by stating on Twitter that a debt default is becoming increasingly possible.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Increasingly possible</p>
<p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1656188377262346240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="harvard-professor-8217-s-warning">Harvard Professor&#8217;s Warning</h2>
<p>Harvard economics professor Kenneth Rogoff, a former chief economist at the IMF, warned that a US debt default could trigger a global financial crisis. He highlighted the perilous situation and urged for a resolution to avoid such consequences.</p>
<p>He said that a debt crisis could “bring back the risks of a global recession”.</p>
<blockquote><p>The risks exist anyway but if this worsens, it could pose a global financial crisis. I hope it won’t come to that — but it’s a very perilous situation and we are in unknown waters.</p></blockquote>
<p>The International Monetary Fund (IMF) <a href="https://mediacenter.imf.org/news/imf-briefing-us-debt-ceiling---g7/s/4aed5dc0-44e2-4d68-a51b-0c072c3347c8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">also expressed</a> serious concerns about the repercussions of a US debt default on the US and global economies. The IMF emphasized the likelihood of higher borrowing costs and urged parties to reach a consensus quickly to prevent severe repercussions.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">ICYMI: Our May 11th press briefing is available online. I update on the US debt ceiling impasse, the IMF’s efforts to support debt distressed countries &amp; the latest information on program negotiations with Argentina, Pakistan, Ghana, Zambia, &amp; others: <a href="https://t.co/fCecwzeC8r">https://t.co/fCecwzeC8r</a> <a href="https://t.co/y40QvCouAY">pic.twitter.com/y40QvCouAY</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Julie Kozack (@IMFSpokesperson) <a href="https://twitter.com/IMFSpokesperson/status/1657132647477555200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>As the deadline to raise the US borrowing limit approaches, fears of a debt default continue to grow. Prominent figures and institutions have issued warnings about the potential dire consequences, emphasizing the need for urgent resolution to avoid economic turmoil and instability.</p>

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