Stock markets have up until now seemed less than bothered by the nation's debt-ceiling drama. But the so-called "repo market" on Wall Street shows that confidence is wavering.

There are safe bets, and more speculative tactics

At one time, Democrats and President Obama talked about ways to stimulate the creation of more jobs in the debt ceiling negotiations. Now the plans of both parties are all about cutting spending.

Even if the country avoids default, there are other economic threats that could impact the long-term health of the economy

Ratings agencies: you can't live with them, can't live without them, says New York University Professor Lawrence J. White

Economist Richard Dekaser says this may be first hard data to prove that debt ceiling debate has worried companies.

A House subcommittee today looks into the role of ratings agencies during and after the financial crisis

Alan Beattie of the Financial Times discusses why the debt drama in Washington is problematic for the world

As the August 2nd default deadline approaches, people are buying up gold coins and locking in mortgage interest rates to prepare for a worst-case scenario.

As the deadline to raise the debt ceiling approaches, one financial planner says ignore the politics and stick with your long-term investment plans.