Warren Buffett warns of the potential consequences of the ongoing debt ceiling crisis.

Warren Buffett warns of the potential consequences of the ongoing debt ceiling crisis.

The debt ceiling is the maximum amount the US government can borrow to fund its operations.

The debt ceiling is the maximum amount the US government can borrow to fund its operations.

A government default would lead to credit rating downgrades and higher borrowing costs.

A government default would lead to credit rating downgrades and higher borrowing costs.

Market volatility and investor uncertainty would follow a default.

Market volatility and investor uncertainty would follow a default.

Increased borrowing costs would strain the government's budget and impact public services.

Increased borrowing costs would strain the government's budget and impact public services.

A default would damage the US's global reputation and erode trust in the US dollar.

A default would damage the US's global reputation and erode trust in the US dollar.

Warren Buffett urges Congress to take prompt action to raise the borrowing limit.

Warren Buffett urges Congress to take prompt action to raise the borrowing limit.

Fulfilling financial obligations is crucial for stability and confidence in the economy.

Fulfilling financial obligations is crucial for stability and confidence in the economy.

Policymakers must prioritize the nation's economic well-being and citizens' interests.

Policymakers must prioritize the nation's economic well-being and citizens' interests.