Debt ceiling

Australia's debt ceiling debate didn't look too much like America's.

The business community helped elect some Tea Party Republicans to Congress -- and they weren't happy with the shutdown and debt ceiling fight.

The government shutdown reminded us that there are some federal programs that we'll miss if they go away again.

The aftermath of the debt ceiling debacle: consumer confidence is shaken, companies aren't spending, interest rates will rise, the nation's credit rating is in jeopardy, and GDP growth takes a hit.

America's creditworthiness takes a hit in Asia, even with the debt ceiling raised and the government reopening.

Congress reached a deal -- and a process -- to avoid a default on U.S. debt and the reopening of the government.

The deadline to raise the debt ceiling is less than 24 hours away, but the U.S. won't actually default until the end of the month.

The paydays that could prompt a government default if a debt-ceiling deal collapses.