JEC: National debt increased by $5.1m a minute for the past year
U.S. debt hawks frequently warn that while the nation’s $40 trillion national debt is managed by policymakers, it…
Your letters: U.S. budget ‘preposterous’
Dear editor, $3 billion per day. That is how much interest our $40 trillion national debt costs taxpayers,…
US national debt: Peterson Foundation warns of lower wages, fewer jobs for Gen Z
In the debate about the level of threat the U.S. national debt poses to the economy, most people…
CBO: U.S. Treasury has borrowed $155 billion every month of this fiscal year
Despite concerns from debt hawks, the U.S. government is continuing to borrow at pace: For the fiscal year…
On scale of one to 10, how high is Americans’ financial stress? Credit counseling org voices cause for concern
Americans remain under intense financial pressure, a recently released forecast found — even as some official banking data…
Interest on US debt is a top driver of future deficits, as past borrowing overwhelms fiscal outlook
U.S. debt is expected to continue soaring in the coming decades not because of excesses committed by future…
‘Cut up the credit cards:’ Members of Congress call for action after US debt surpasses GDP
The value of debt held by the public has officially surpassed the size of the U.S. economy, and…
Debt war: US has ‘escalation dominance’ as Europe would face a violent crash if it dumps Treasuries
President Donald Trump retreated from this threat to impose tariffs on NATO allies in response to his plan…
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As the Treasury Department looks to ensure investors continue absorbing the fresh supply of debt it must sell,…
US, UK, France bond yields tip higher amid national debt concerns
As traders head into the final leg of 2025 they are not doing so with overconfidence. In fact,…
Total household debt in the U.S. continues to rise, data shows
US household debt rose by $185 billion in the last three months, data shows Updated: 3:41 PM PDT…
Total household debt in the U.S. continues to rise, data shows
US household debt rose by $185 billion in the last three months, data shows Updated: 4:41 PM MDT…