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US national debt interest payments exceed $3B daily, Treasury backs Yen
The U.S. national debt has surpassed $3 billion per day in interest payments, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This increase is attributed to a larger debt principal and higher long-term interest rate…
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CBO: Trump tariffs' demise to widen US deficit to $2.1 trillion
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has confirmed that President Trump's tariff program, recently struck down by the Supreme Court, will cause the US budget deficit to swell to $2.1 trillion for 2026. This represents …
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Trump's 6% growth predictions fall short amid economic realities
The Trump administration's ambitious economic growth predictions of 6% have not materialized, with actual GDP growth slowing to 1.5% in the second quarter. While AI infrastructure investment has provided some resilience…
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US Hospitals Warn of Rising Uninsured Numbers Impacting Revenue
Hospitals are sounding the alarm as the number of uninsured individuals in the United States rises, impacting hospital revenues and increasing medical debt. While the Affordable Care Act and COVID-19 policies initially …
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Trump's new tariffs to generate $950B but fall short of debt plan goals
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) has analyzed former President Trump's new tariff plan, estimating it will generate $950 billion by 2036. However, this falls short of covering the revenue lost due t…
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AI infrastructure boom drives demand for capital, pushing up borrowing costs
Investors are demanding higher yields on government debt due to a global shortage of capital, driven by increased government deficits and significant investments in AI infrastructure. This trend is pushing borrowing cos…
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Jamie Dimon touts shipbuilding as American Dream amid worker shortage
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has highlighted shipbuilding as a pathway to the American Dream, offering six-figure salaries with minimal training. However, the industry faces significant challenges in attracting and re…
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US national debt exceeds GDP, prompting calls for constitutional amendment
The national debt in the U.S. has surpassed 100% of the GDP, with projections indicating it could reach 175% within three decades. This escalating debt poses a significant risk to economic growth and requires urgent att…
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US national debt to shrink jobs, lower wages for Gen Z: report
A new report from the Peter G Peterson Foundation, with analysis from EY's QUEST practice, projects that the United States' national debt will lead to a significantly smaller job market and lower wages for younger gener…
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US government debt interest payments exceed combined spending of major departments
The U.S. federal government has borrowed approximately $1.4 trillion in the first nine months of fiscal year 2026, surpassing the total for the same period in 2025. This borrowing is accompanied by a significant increas…
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US debt: From revolutionary strength to looming crisis
The U.S. national debt, initially a strategic tool for establishing creditworthiness after the Revolutionary War, has evolved into a significant financial concern. Alexander Hamilton's 1790 plan to consolidate war debts…
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US Tariffs Generate Only 25% of Debt Interest Payments
Tariffs implemented by the Trump administration are generating only a quarter of the revenue needed to cover interest payments on the U.S. national debt. Despite promises that tariffs would be a significant source of fu…
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US debt may hit unsustainable 210% of GDP, warns budget model
The Penn Wharton Budget Model (PWBM) has identified a potential solvency limit for U.S. debt, estimating it at over 210% of GDP. Beyond this threshold, financing interest payments through feasible tax hikes on labor inc…
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Medicaid Enrollees Unaware of 2027 Work Mandates
A recent survey indicates that over half of Medicaid enrollees are unaware of upcoming work requirements set to take effect in 2027. These mandates will require individuals to document 80 hours per month of qualifying a…
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Government healthcare cost projections struggle with GLP-1 drug spending
Government healthcare cost projections for GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are proving difficult to accurately forecast. Agencies like CMS and CBO rely on historical data and assumptions that may not account…
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US mortgage rates stay high due to deficits, not Fed
Mortgage rates in the U.S. remain elevated, averaging 6.48% for a 30-year fixed loan, significantly impacting the housing market. Despite Federal Reserve actions, these rates are primarily influenced by financial market…
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US debt faces fiscal crisis as Treasury yields surge
Rising Treasury yields, with the 30-year bond hitting a 19-year high, are exposing the United States' precarious fiscal situation. If these higher rates persist, the national debt's interest expense could balloon to $2.…
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Immigration slowdown creates long-term drag on U.S. economy
A significant slowdown in U.S. population growth, driven by restrictive immigration policies, is beginning to impact the economy. Economists warn that this trend, which has few modern parallels, could lead to a long-ter…
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CDC: 8% of Americans lacked health insurance in 2025, potential rise ahead
A recent CDC report indicates that approximately 8% of Americans lacked health insurance in 2025, a rate that has remained relatively stable but could increase. This stability is attributed to various factors, including…
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JPMorgan analyst maps 5 US debt crisis scenarios, worst more likely
David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, has outlined five potential scenarios for the trajectory of U.S. national debt over the next decade. Even his most optimistic projection sees the deb…