Why the Economy Cannot Cut the Budget Deficit
It is plain that the only thing that can start to begin to push the deficit down is an economy so strong that it causes a surge in federal government receipts. The argument has been made before and........»»
Brazil Signals Hawkish Approach on Its Big Budget Deficit
Brazil’s president-elect has put together a team of fiscal hawks to lead the economy, winning cautious approval from markets worried about the country’s ballooning debt......»»
Italy Backs Down: Yields Slide As Populists Cave On Deficit Target
Update: In a statement from the Italian economy ministry, Tria said he and the European Commission Vice Chairman Valdis Dombrovskis are looking to strike a deal on the Italian budget. The u.....»»
American budget deficit to top $1 trillion: How that affects your money
Ballooning debt could come back to haunt the U.S. economy......»»
U.S. posts another budget deficit as tax revenues sag
The U.S. federal government ran a $14 billion budget deficit in December as revenues sagged following last year's tax cuts even as the economy appeared strong, Treasury Department data showed on Wednesday......»»
Greenspan warns U.S. budget deficit will ultimately lead to higher inflation
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned Thursday that the $1 trillion deficit will breed inflation in the economy......»»
Greenspan issues a warning about the US budget deficit
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned Thursday that the $1 trillion deficit will breed inflation in the economy......»»
Greenspan issues a warning about the US budget deficit
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned Thursday that the $1 trillion deficit will breed inflation in the economy......»»
WSSU eliminates 55 positions as it faces a $3.3 million budget deficit, more layoffs potentially on horizon
Winston-Salem State University will eliminate 55 .....»»
California in a jam after borrowing billions to pay unemployment benefits
California's massive budget deficit, coupled with the state's relatively high level of joblessness, has become a major barrier to reducing the billions of dollars of debt it ha.....»»
U.S. budget deficit widens to record $1.9 trillion over first seven months of fiscal year
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Economic Report: U.S. trade deficit climbs 5.6% to record $74.4 billion amid American craving for imported goods
The U.S. trade deficit rose 5.6% in March to a record $74.4 billion, reflecting a seemingly insatiable appetite among Americans for consumer goods such as toys, clothes, cell phones, home furnishings as the economy gains speed......»»
US budget deficit jumps to an all-time high of $1.7 trillion
The U.S. government’s budget deficit surged to an all-time high of $1.7 trillion for the first six months of this budget year.The U.S. government’s budget deficit surged to an all-time high of $1.7 trillion for the first six months of this budget year......»»
: U.S. budget deficit soars to $660 billion in March after stimulus checks are sent out
The U.S. budget deficit skyrocketed in March after the government approved a $1.9 trillion coronavirus-relief package that included $1,400 stimulus checks for most Americans......»»
U.S. budget deficit jumps 454% to $660 billion in March
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: U.S. trade deficit jumps 4.8% to record $71.1 billion as Americans snap up imports
The U.S. trade deficit with other countries jumped almost 5% in February to a record $71.1 billion, as a rapidly recovering economy enabled Americans to buy more imported goods and services......»»
Forecast: Improving economy gives Colorado legislators much bigger budget for next year
The effect of the recently passed federal stimulus plan and increasing coronavirus vaccinations caused Colorado Legislative Council economists to add $571 million to their forecast for this year's budget — and $665 million more to next year's fiscal plan......»»
U.S. budget deficit widens to $311 billion in February vs $235 billion year-earlier
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Biden’s $15 minimum wage: Would it lift up the poor or kill jobs?
The Biden administration has cast its campaign to raise the minimum wage as a way to aid the working poor, reduce financial inequality and boost the economy. But the Congressional Budget Office estimated it would also end .....»»
UGA athletics projects lower budget deficit in 2021 despite dip in revenues
The University of Georgia's athletics program managed to absorb the financial hit of the pandemic thanks to cost-cutting measures and donations......»»
CBO Projects A Smaller Budget Deficit This Year... But There Is A Catch
CBO Projects A Smaller Budget Deficit This Year... But There Is.....»»