Victorian government spruiks first surplus in seven years in 2026 budget
The Victorian government has failed to meaningfully tackle soaring debt, instead continuing to focus on cost-of-living programs and…
Japan debt interest payments forecast to triple by fiscal 2035 on rate rise
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Economist blames ACT’s fiscal deterioration ‘entirely’ on policy decisions as Barr defends spending
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has defended his government’s spending after an economist blamed the territory’s financial deterioration…
Indonesia cracks down on industrial tax cheats as fiscal deficit widens
Economy Finance minister points at Chinese-backed steel and construction material companies Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa vows to…
Will Trump’s $2k tariff checks go out in 2026? Mixed feelings abound.
USA TODAY Network journalists spoke with holiday shoppers about the prospect of a tariff rebate in 2026. Many…
New Queensland hospital bed timeline reveals some pushed back to 2032
Queensland’s LNP government has revealed the 2,600 new hospital beds it has promised across the state will be…
Will the US dodge a recession? Economist weighs in on Trump policies
Trump’s budget bill will impact every aspect of the economy The budget bill just passed and signed into…