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economy2 days ago•24 min saved

US debt crosses $40 trillion, reviving Musk’s bankruptcy warning

US national debt has topped $40 trillion (about $32.3T held by the public), with persistent deficits and rising interest costs driving more borrowing. The Congressional Budget Office projects net interest payments to reach roughly $1 trillion in 2026 and about $2.1 trillion by 2036, with debt held by the public near 120% of GDP. While there’s no imminent default, commentators like Elon Musk warn of a potential ‘1000%’ debt scenario and a depreciating dollar, prompting investors to consider hedges such as gold and real estate (including gold IRAs and fractional real estate platforms) to protect wealth.

via Yahoo Finance|

#debt-to-gdp #deficits #economy

finance11 days ago•25 min saved

America’s $40 trillion debt mountain threatens retirement amid rising borrowing costs

Public debt swelled to about $40.0 trillion by Aug. 18, driven largely by pandemic borrowing and persistent deficits from both Trump and Biden administrations. The government’s debt is projected to reach roughly 120% of GDP by 2036, with interest costs already among the largest expenses, and long-term Treasuries yielding around 5.3%, signaling higher borrowing costs for households and lenders. The piece notes Trump’s self-described “king of debt” label and emphasizes that the debt burden will affect consumers regardless of party. It also advises retirees to consider inflation-hedging strategies (e.g., gold), high-yield cash options, CDs, and professional financial guidance to stress-test retirement plans against higher rates and inflation.

via Yahoo Finance|

#federal-debt #finance #inflation

world10 months ago•3 min saved

U.S. National Debt Surges Toward $38 Trillion Amid Fiscal Concerns

The US national debt has surpassed $38 trillion, growing rapidly due to deficit spending, rising interest costs, and the ongoing government shutdown, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability and economic stability.

via Fortune|

#economic-impact #fiscal-policy #government-shutdown

economy1 year ago•5 min saved

US national debt hits $37 trillion, surpassing expectations

The US national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, reaching this record earlier than expected due to rapid borrowing during the COVID-19 pandemic, legislative changes including tax cuts, and rising interest costs, raising concerns about long-term economic stability and government spending priorities.

via New York Post|

#economic-impact #economy #federal-budget

economy1 year ago•1 min saved

US Budget Deficit Narrows to $316 Billion in May Amid Rising Tariff Revenue

The US budget deficit for May 2023 reached over $316 billion, increasing the year-to-date shortfall to $1.36 trillion, driven mainly by rising interest costs on the national debt, despite higher tax revenues and tariff collections. The deficit is now over 6% of GDP, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability amid warnings from financial leaders.

via CNBC|

#debt #economy #interest-costs

economy2 years ago•4 min saved

"US Budget Deficit Skyrockets to $1.7 Trillion, Doubling in 2023"

The US government posted a budget deficit of $1.695 trillion in fiscal year 2023, a 23% increase from the previous year, driven by falling revenues and increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and interest costs on the federal debt. This deficit is the largest since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it marks a return to rising deficits after two years of decline under President Joe Biden. The deficit is expected to fuel fiscal battles with Republicans in Congress, who are demanding spending cuts. The Treasury Department also revealed that the deficit would have been even larger if not for the Supreme Court striking down Biden's student loan forgiveness program.

via Fox Business|

#economy #fiscal-year-2023 #government-spending

economy2 years ago•3 min saved

"US Budget Deficit Skyrockets to $1.7 Trillion, Doubling in 2023"

The US government posted a budget deficit of $1.695 trillion in fiscal year 2023, a 23% increase from the previous year, driven by falling revenues and increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and interest costs on the federal debt. This deficit is the largest outside of the COVID era and marks a return to ballooning deficits after two years of decline. President Biden's proposed foreign aid and security spending, along with demands for spending cuts from Republicans, are likely to fuel fiscal battles. The deficit for September 2023 fell to $171 billion from $430 billion in September 2022.

via Reuters|

#economy #fiscal-year-2023 #government-spending

economy3 years ago•4 min saved

"Federal Reserve's Losses Surpass $100 Billion Amid Rising Interest Costs"

The Federal Reserve has reported losses exceeding $100 billion, a result of paying out more in interest costs than it earns from bonds and financial services. Experts predict that these losses could potentially double before subsiding, with estimates ranging from $150 billion to $200 billion by next year. The losses are attributed to the Fed's aggressive campaign to raise interest rates, which has led to a net negative income. However, the losses are expected to eventually decrease as the Fed continues to shrink its balance sheet. Despite the losses, the Fed maintains that it can still conduct monetary policy effectively.

via Reuters|

#balance-sheet #economy #federal-reserve