US Debt Ceiling Stand-Off Sparks Market Anxiety.
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Money market funds are facing risks due to the ongoing stand-off over the US debt ceiling. These funds invest in short-term debt securities, including US Treasury bills, and could face losses if the government defaults on its debt. The Treasury Department has warned that the US could run out of cash by October 18 if the debt ceiling is not raised, which could have significant implications for investors in money market funds.
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