Congress might need to raise the debt ceiling by late August, a little earlier than previously anticipated, and it has become increasingly clear that, even though the Republicans control both Houses of Congress, reaching an agreement could prove to be difficult. There is now a risk of a damaging stand-off that causes distress in financial markets and reduces the chances of any later agreement on tax cuts.
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