Fiscal cliff deal leaves U.S. economy on slippery slope

The fiscal cliff resolution approved by Congress provided a short-term boost to markets on Wednesday, but did little to offer long-term solutions on the national debt and spending reductions or to alleviate concern about future tax bills that could put retirement and investment tax incentives at risk.



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