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Runaway National Debt Could Push Interest Rates Higher: Fed's Schmid

Why Trump's Boost To Treasury Yields, Inflation Expectations May Weaken Fed's Efforts To Cut Interest Rates

Trump's Historic Return: 7 Ways His Second Term Could Impact The US Economy

Why Trump's Boost To Treasury Yields, Inflation Expectations May Weaken Fed's Efforts To Cut Interest Rates

Trump's Historic Return: 7 Ways His Second Term Could Impact The US Economy

A Republican Sweep Might Be The Most Inflationary Election Outcome, Economists Warn

Trump Vs. Harris: How Their Fiscal Plans Could Add Trillions To The US National Debt

A Republican Sweep Might Be The Most Inflationary Election Outcome, Economists Warn

Trump Vs. Harris: How Their Fiscal Plans Could Add Trillions To The US National Debt

6 Economic Frights That Could Haunt Markets This Halloween: 'A Tipping Point For Risk Appetite,' Analysts Warn

Deficit Strain In Washington Will Get Worse, IMF Warns: National Debt Projections Revised Higher, Stabilization Unlikely By 2029

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IMF Brightens US Economic Growth Projections, Warns National Debt 'Not Stabilized' (CORRECTED)

IMF raised U.S. growth forecast for 2024 due to strong consumer spending and business investment, but warned of rising debt and slower pace ahead.

Top 'Trump Trade' Isn't The Dollar But Gold As Survey Participants Foresee 'Severe Disruptions To Markets And Trade'

Gold has emerged as the top choice for investors looking to hedge their portfolios in the event of a potential second term for Donald Trump.

US Economy Cools Down, Europe Heats Up: International Monetary Fund Flags Sticky Inflation, Worrisome National Debt

IMF revises US economic growth projections for 2024 to 2.6%, due to slower start to the year and cooling labor market. GDP to slow in 2025.

Powell Praises Latest Inflation Progress, Hints At Imminent Rate Cuts, Warns He's 'Very Worried' About Unsustainable National Debt

Powell believes inflation is moving towards 2% target, allows for rate cuts. He expresses concern over U.S. debt and dismisses hard landing fears.

Stocks Hold Steady As Powell Reassures On Disinflation Path, Warns About Debt Risks; Tesla Rallies, Job Openings Spike: What's Driving Markets Tuesday?

U.S. equities were little moved on Tuesday as investors continued to assess the potential for interest rate cuts following the latest economic data and comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Fed Chair Powell Warns Of 'Unsustainable' US Debt Path, Downplays Risks Of Possible Trump Attacks On Central Bank Independence

Powell discusses careful approach to monetary policy, warns of unsustainable US debt path. No commitment to rate cuts, focuses on job and maintaining independence.

Trump Added Nearly Two Times More To The National Debt Than Biden While In Office: New Report

Many economists (i.e., Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen) say deficits should be stabilized relative to the size of the economy.

US Budget Crunch: CBO Warns Federal Interest Costs Now Higher Than Defense Spending, Deficits To Remain Above 5.5% Until 2034

CBO warns that the growing federal deficit puts financial strain on the U.S. government as interest costs set to surpass defense spending for the first time ever.

Janet Yellen Says US Debt Levels Are 'Reasonable,' But Warns About Interest Burden

She acknowledged the strain high interest rates are placing on the U.S. as it grapples with its massive $34.7 trillion debt load.

Jamie Dimon Sounds Alarm On Ballooning US Fiscal Deficit: 'It Will Cause A Problem'

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon raised concerns about the $1.9 trillion U.S. fiscal deficit, stressing the need for immediate action to reduce it and maintain global economic stability.

Elon Musk Compares Working Of Federal Reserve To Rules Of Board Game Monopoly: 'The Bank Never Goes Bankrupt'

Elon Musk has drawn an intriguing comparison between the Federal Reserve and the rules of the game Monopoly, suggesting that the Federal Reserve operates in a similar manner to the game's bankruptcy rules.

Joe Manchin Expresses Disappointment In Congress' Inaction Over Nation's Rising $35 Trillion Debt: 'It's A Shame ... No One Cares About It'

The initiative for a bipartisan commission to address the United States' escalating $34.6 trillion debt appears to be stalling in Congress. What Happened

US Pays $2M Interest Per Minute On National Debt: 'Funny, Peculiar Chicken-And-The-Egg Type Situation'

The United States government is currently paying an unprecedented $2 million per minute in interest on its national debt, a figure that is expected to continue rising. This development has sparked a debate on Wall Street about the impact of higher interest rates on the economy.

Elon Musk Issues Stark Warning Amid Rising National Debt: '...The Dollar Will Be Worth Nothing'

Elon Musk has voiced concerns about the future stability of the U.S. dollar, highlighting the escalating national debt as a potential catalyst for a looming economic crisis.

Is The US National Debt Unsustainable? 'We Can't Have A Deficit Of 7% Of The GDP'

IMF raises concerns about US debt, urges lower deficit from 7% of GDP. Gita Gopinath warns of global economic stability threat & crowding out effect.

Elon Musk Has A Fix For Ticking US Debt Bomb... But It Has A 'Slight Chance Of Killing Us'

The U.S. has been piling up debt at a staggering pace, and economists have warned about the ramification of the country's fiscal indiscipline.

National Debt Drama Deepens: Where To Stash Your Cash When The Fiscal Sky Falls

U.S. government debt is reaching unsustainable levels, and the latest analysis points to an even more concerning future.

Ken Griffin Slams 'Irresponsible' US Deficit: 'We Must Stop Borrowing At The Expense Of Future Generations'

Ken Griffin, the founder of Citadel, has cautioned investors about the future of the U.S. economy, predicting modest growth and highlighting the mounting national debt as a significant issue.

Gold, Bitcoin Rally: Is US Debt Surge A Key Driver?

A leading Wall Street investment strategist highlighted the exponential increase in the U.S.

US National Debt Soars Past $34 Trillion: Gold Bull Peter Schiff Warns Of Crisis Before Year End, Analyst Raises Alarm Over Social Programs

Economist Peter Schiff said, "2024 will set a record for the largest one-year increase in the U.S. National Debt in history."

Moody's Casts A Dark Cloud: US Outlook Downgraded To Negative Over Escalating Deficits, Interest Rates

Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the outlook on the U.S. government's ratings from stable to negative.

Here's How Much Every American Would Need To Pay In Taxes To Solve The Country's Debt Crisis

The national debt keeps rising to a point where the number doesn’t even sound real. Where is the U.S. government going to get $33 trillion anyway?

Gold Bull Peter Schiff Opposes Move To Raise Debt Ceiling: 'Sooner The Government Shuts Down The Better'

Economist Peter Schiff, a known gold bull, on Monday took to Twitter to slam the federal government’s extravagant spending and voiced his opposition to raising the debt ceiling.