The Federal Deficit Is Even Bigger Now Than It Looks
The federal government’s annual deficit for 2023 appeared to be $1.7 trillion, but due to irregularities involving President Biden’s now-overturned student debt cancellation plan, the...
Big Bankruptcies Hang Over Economy
Rising business bankruptcies are sounding alarm bells, especially as they increasingly involve large companies such as SVB Financial, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Yellow. Factors...
Deficits Finally Matter on Rising Interest Rates
Investors are growing concerned as U.S. borrowing skyrockets, posing potential risks to markets and the economy. Historically, the U.S. has been the world’s primary lender,...
Bond Selloff Jeopardizes Hopes for Soft Economic Landing
Growth prospects and concerns over mounting government debt are driving long-term interest rates to a 16-year high, threatening economic stability. The Federal Reserve’s attempts to...
Can the U.S. Economy Survive Four Simultaneous Shocks at Once?
The U.S. economy is facing simultaneous threats: potential auto worker strikes, a possible government shutdown, the resumption of student loan payments, and rising oil prices....
Massive $2 Trillion Deficit Expected in Fiscal 2023
Washington faces a spending showdown, but the fiscal year ending this month brings a dire reality – a projected $1.7 trillion deficit, roughly $13,500 per...
Why Central Bankers Are Not Sure They’ve Raised Rates Enough
Global central bankers are cautiously optimistic as inflation slows but fear it’s not sustainable. The Federal Reserve, having raised rates aggressively, faces concerns about stronger-than-expected...
China's Deflation Wave Could Ripple Across the Globe
China’s rising deflationary pressures spell disaster, threatening to drag the nation and potentially the global economy into a devastating slump. Plummeting prices erode corporate profits,...
U.S. leading index falls for 15th month in a row — and still no recession
The numbers: The leading economic index dropped 0.7% in June, falling for the 15th month in a row, a recession signal if there ever was one....
U.S. retail sales barely rise, pointing to weak spots in the economy
The numbers: Sales at retailers rose a tepid 0.2% in June, reflecting a shift in consumer spending habits and signaling softness in some parts of...