He gave a stern warning that they were not to play games with the debt limit - America would pay the bills it had racked up.

BBC: Shoving the battle down the road

Given the reality -- political reality that we just saw play out in this debt and deficit debate, what are the -- which one of those options is -- are on the table for him?

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

For the moment, the back-and-forth motion is occurring as the market continually tries to gauge how the European debt saga will play out.

FORBES: Gold Choppy Between $1,700-$1,800 Range Amid Cross Currents