November 5, 2026

The Financial News

The Financial News

Debt ceiling fight looms after Democratic sweep


Democrats’ sweep of Congress could complicate the next U.S. debt ceiling fight as federal debt moves closer to the $41.1 trillion limit. The ensuing negotiations could potentially result in higher corporate tax rates, more expensive borrowing costs for consumers, and another downgrade to the country’s credit rating. CNBC’s Matt Peterson reports.


Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Copyright © All rights reserved. | The Financial Times