Expectations of less political turbulence were enhanced at the start of 2013 by a bipartisan agreement that avoided the so-called fiscal cliff (though at the last minute and with much rancor) and a deal reached later in January to raise the debt ceiling (albeit temporarily). With expectations of less political brinkmanship and lower policy uncertainty ahead, consensus projections foresaw faster, more inclusive economic growth.
2013年伊始，两党达成了避免所谓的财政悬崖的协议（尽管直到最后一刻才颇不情愿地达成了一致），1月晚些时候又达成了提高债务上限的协议（尽管只是一个临时性协议），这使人们更加期待政治动荡会有所平息。在更少政治边缘政策、更低未来政策不确定性的预期下，人们一致预测会出现更快、更包容的经济增长。