Politics and debt don’t mix well. Americans would be wise to look across the Atlantic to see how tough things can get.

(Reuters) -Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon on Thursday expressed concerns that mounting U.S. government debt will pose more of a problem if the economy does not grow faster. "If we continue on the ...

The United States federal government debt at the end of fiscal year (FY) 2000 was $5.67 trillion. It doubled to $11.91 ...

The record buyback tightens market liquidity as bank reserves fall to $2.83T. Investors question QE-like effects. Higher ...

There are 6 ways an unsustainable debt path can come to an end: faster economic growth, lower interest rates, default, ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed $38 trillion Wednesday, a record number that highlights the accelerating ...

US debt crisis is reaching historic levels — and for the first time in a century, America’s debt burden is on track to surpass Italy and Greece, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The ...

Global public debt is projected to reach 100% of GDP, prompting governments to tolerate higher inflation as a solution. Persistent inflation will erode cash value, making stock market investment ...

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon on Thursday expressed concerns that mounting US government debt will pose more of a problem if the economy does not grow faster. “If we continue on the current course, ...

Worldwide total government debt as of 2024, at least according to this source, was $97.5T. That means the US accounts for roughly one-third of global government debt. The US + China + Japan are almost ...

AI spending demands are occurring alongside record high federal leverage. US government debt has surged to post-war highs, ...

The U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed $38 trillion on Wednesday—just two months after it reached $37 trillion—which comes as the government continues to navigate the federal shutdown.