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politics18 days ago•17 min saved

Debt at 100% of GDP: A Trump-era surge that demands action

John Avlon argues that America’s national debt has surged past 100% of GDP, a milestone he calls a clear, unsustainable trap. The piece contends deficits expanded under Trump and continued under Biden, reversing the Clinton-era balance and revealing a partisan pattern where Republicans decry deficits only when a Democrat is in the White House. Avlon urges a bipartisan approach—raising revenue, trimming costs, modernizing government, and spurring innovation—to grow out of the hole and prevent the U.S. from losing its economic influence.

via Rolling Stone|

#debt #deficits #economy

economy2 months ago•82 min saved

CBO flags alarming borrowing pace: $50B a week for five months

The Congressional Budget Office reports that the U.S. has been borrowing about $50 billion per week for the past five months, accelerating the national debt and prompting concerns about the sustainability of ongoing deficits and potential increases in future interest costs.

via Yahoo Finance|

#borrowing #cbo #debt

business3 months ago•455 min saved

Wealth tax debates sharpen as states face budget gaps

Faced with budget gaps, fourteen states consider raising taxes on the rich to fund schools and hospitals; Massachusetts cites the Fair Share Amendment as a successful example, while California’s Billionaire Tax Act proposes a one-time 5% wealth levy on net worth above $1 billion to raise roughly $100B. Critics warn such taxes could trigger capital flight and harm revenue, even as other states cut taxes or adopt flat-rate schemes, highlighting a broad but uneven national split on how to balance budgets.

via CNN|

#business #deficits #education-funding

economy3 months ago•255 min saved

U.S. debt climbs by nearly $700B in four months, per CBO

New data from the Congressional Budget Office show the U.S. added about $696 billion to the national debt over four months, borrowing $94 billion in January alone. The debt now sits near $38 trillion, about 100% of GDP—the highest postwar level—raising the risk of a financial crisis if deficits aren’t tamed. While rising spending is a factor, the GOP’s budget reconciliation bill also boosted corporate deductions, contributing to lower tax revenue. Net interest payments reached a record of over $1 trillion in FY2025. The report warns that sustained deficits could fuel inflation, higher interest rates, slower growth, and potential national security implications.

via AOL.com|

#budget-reconciliation-bill #congressional-budget-office #deficits

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Japan's Bond Turmoil Could Redefine Global Markets

Japan’s currency moves and a sharp sell-off in long‑dated bonds signal a turning point for its massive debt and the overseas investments it supports; if investors pull back, global capital could tighten, lifting long‑term rates, denting asset values, and triggering spillovers into U.S. markets as confidence in debt‑heavy economies wanes.

via Axios|

#bonds #deficits #global-economy

politics11 months ago•1 min saved

Senate's Tax and Debt Plans Face CBO and Parliamentary Challenges

The Senate reconciliation package could add approximately $3.3 trillion to the national debt over 10 years, surpassing the House's estimate, and may result in nearly 12 million more uninsured Americans by 2034, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

via Axios|

#cbo #debt #deficits

business2 years ago•5 min saved

"Markets Brace for $164 Billion Challenge"

The US government is set to test the appetite for its debt with auctions of $164 billion scheduled for this week. Concerns are rising that the market may struggle to absorb the flood of securities, as US debt and deficits continue to increase. The auctions come ahead of the US Federal Reserve Board's Open Market Committee meeting, where projections for the US economy and indications of future rate cuts will be closely watched. The changing nature of prospective buyers and the withdrawal of demand from the Federal Reserve and offshore investors have increased the reliance on US domestic investors to fill the gap. However, if demand weakens, the US may have to pay a premium to attract buyers, leading to higher interest costs and a larger deficit. Ultimately, the US will need to address its finances and reduce deficits to avoid potential financial stress in the bond market.

via Sydney Morning Herald|

#auctions #bond-market #business

economy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Potential Pitfalls: The Fed's Interest Rate Pause and Biden's Break"

While Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to hold interest rates steady, the US government's continued borrowing at higher rates will fuel deficits and debt, putting pressure on President Joe Biden and Democrats to reduce deficits. Political dysfunction is cited as a reason for pessimism about the fiscal outlook. The US Treasury's borrowing plans have come into focus as the government faces the possibility of a shutdown. Rising yields are also attributed to the mechanical reaction of more supply and fewer buyers, as the Fed shrinks its holdings of Treasury securities. The Fed's moves and the fiscal outlook are linked, and if rates stay high, it could slow economic activity. The resilience of the economy will determine the outlook for inflation and how long rates will remain high.

via POLITICO|

#borrowing-costs #deficits #economy

energy2 years ago•2 min saved

Goldman Sachs Forecasts Record Oil Demand Driving Price Surge

Goldman Sachs predicts that record oil demand will lead to significant deficits in the second half of 2023, driving crude prices higher. The bank expects demand to reach an all-time high, resulting in deficits of nearly 2 million barrels per day in the third quarter. Despite the increase in U.S. crude oil production, Goldman Sachs anticipates a slowdown in growth throughout the rest of 2023. The lack of agreement at the G20 energy ministers' meeting highlights the uncertainty surrounding long-term oil demand. Investors may require a premium to compensate for the elevated risk caused by this uncertainty.

via CNBC|

#crude-prices #deficits #energy

economy2 years ago•1 min saved

US Debt Skyrockets as CBO Warns of Impending Economic Crisis

The US debt has increased by $246 billion in just 13 days, reaching a total of $32.246 trillion, according to the Treasury Department. The Congressional Budget Office warns that US deficits are expected to continue rising, with federal debt reaching 98% of GDP by the end of 2023 and surpassing its historical high of 107% by 2029. The high and increasing debt levels pose risks to economic growth, interest payments, and the fiscal outlook, potentially limiting policy choices for lawmakers. The US deficit is projected to reach 10% of GDP by 2053, a level only seen during World War II and the recent surge in government spending in 2020.

via The Daily Hodl|

#congressional-budget-office #deficits #economic-growth

economy2 years ago•3 min saved

US Public Debt Expected to Skyrocket, Reaching 181% of GDP in 30 Years

The Congressional Budget Office projects that the US public debt will reach a record 181% of American economic activity by 2053, compared to a projected 98% at the end of this budget year. The higher debt load is a result of deficit spending and increasing dependence on debt to fund various programs. While annual deficits after 2042 are lower than previously forecasted, lawmakers will face constraints as spending increases, driven by healthcare and Social Security costs. Revenues are expected to increase after 2026, but the preservation of tax cuts and disagreements between the White House and GOP could lead to lower revenues than anticipated.

via The Associated Press|

#congressional-budget-office #deficits #economy