Congressional Budget Office projections released on Wednesday said a growing economy and recent spending cuts had slowed deficits.
Category: National Debt (US)
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Wall Street’s Bond ‘Vigilantes’ Are Back
The financial world has been debating if market appetite for buying U.S. debt is near a limit. The ramifications for funding government priorities are immense.
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The Bond Market Is Flexing Its Muscles
Soaring interest rates have the power to alter the direction of the economy and command the attention of Washington, our columnist says.
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Treasury Report Shows $1.7 Trillion Deficit
The widening gap between what the government spends and what it earns comes as Congress continues to spar over the proper levels of federal spending.
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Yellen May Face Questions in Morocco Over U.S. Dysfunction
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Congress to authorize more economic support for Ukraine.
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Higher Rates Stoke a Growing Chorus of Deficit Concerns
A long period of higher interest rates would make the government’s large debt pile costly, a possibility that is fueling a conversation about debt sustainability.
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As Fed Battles Inflation, the Dollar Keeps Its Swagger
The U.S. currency has been on a tear, and the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates steady is likely to keep the dollar “higher for longer,” our columnist says.
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Federal Reserve Officials See Rates Staying High
Federal Reserve officials forecast higher interest rates through 2026 this week, a sign that borrowing costs are not heading back to the rock-bottom levels normal before the pandemic.
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U.S. National Debt Tops $33 Trillion for First Time
The fiscal milestone comes as Congress is facing a new spending fight with a government shutdown looming.