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Nobel winner Krugman says France may have become 'too big to save'
Financial markets and Nobel laureate Paul Krugman flag escalating debt risks centered on France.
Fiscal Policy
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Euro at 17-month low, dollar near pre-Liberation Day highs
The Euro has plummeted to its lowest level in 17 months amid escalating political and fiscal risks, driving the US Dollar toward significant highs.
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Euro sinks to 17-month low as French fiscal woes spur contagion fears
The Euro has dropped to its lowest level in 17 months amid growing concerns over French fiscal instability and potential economic contagion.
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France debt crisis: Investors render a ‘guilty’ verdict and are pricing in growing odds of default
Global markets and French officials confront mounting alarm as rising interest rates and fiscal strains trigger a severe debt crisis.
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Social Security insolvency in 2032 threatens New York’s retirees
Federal warnings indicate potential Social Security cuts and a 2032 insolvency timeline threatening retirees.
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France's public debt soars to a record 119% of GDP
France faces an acute fiscal reckoning as public debt hits a record 119 percent of GDP amid surging borrowing costs.
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EXCLUSIVE: Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show
Russia is planning a record 17.1 trillion-ruble defense budget for 2027, marking a 27% increase in military spending as war costs deepen fiscal strain.
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The 10-year Treasury yield is at its highest in nearly two decades. How we got here
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Japan’s debt is twice the size of its economy—but economists warn U.S.’s $40 trillion sum is worse
Japan’s debt equals twice its GDP while the U.S. carries a $40 trillion burden, sparking a cross‑Atlantic debate on how to tame soaring sovereign liabilities.
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France's fresh budget battle threatens to topple another government
France faces a precarious political and financial crossroads as a renewed budget battle threatens government stability and spikes bond market volatility.
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Shall We Repeal the Laws of Economics
Billionaire investor Howard Marks issues a new memo examining United States fiscal discipline and stock market strategies.
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An exercise in thinking about the unthinkable: a U.S. debt default
Growing concerns over an unsustainable fiscal path are sparking discussions about the potentially catastrophic implications of a U.S. debt default.
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Ukraine weighs new tax revenue source to help fund war effort
Ukraine evaluates a potential new tax revenue source to fund its ongoing war effort, according to financial reporting.
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UK's finance minister Healey walks fiscal tightrope before first budget
UK Finance Minister John Healey signals fiscal rigor and refuses to rule out tax hikes ahead of his first October Budget.
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Chancellor to say UK economy 'turning a corner' despite debt concerns
Chancellor Healey prepares to announce a growth strategy for the UK economy amidst ongoing bond market turmoil and debt concerns.
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South Korea proposes record $597 billion 2027 budget to supercharge AI investment
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What’s the fiscal hit from higher yields?
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Scott Bessent's Big Announcement Could Be Bad News for These 2 Bond ETFs
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Druckenmiller, Bessent’s Early Mentor, Calls Bond Buys a Mistake
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Bitcoin’s Rally Leans on Fears That Fiscal Strains Are Mounting
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Treasury market interventions are only a band-aid
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Traders bet bitcoin was stuck below $67,000. The Treasury blew that trade up in one afternoon
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'Fiscal worries mount' and 'Meghan in Guy Ritchie talks'
Recent reporting highlights growing financial anxieties alongside discussions involving Meghan and Guy Ritchie.
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The National Debt Is Wreaking Havoc With Bonds. Where We Go From Here.
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The US national debt is about to reach $40 trillion milestone
The United States national debt is rapidly approaching a $40 trillion milestone, triggering warnings from financial institutions and media commentators.
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Can Japan avoid a Liz Truss-style shock as its PM embarks on a giant spending spree?
Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi is pushing for a 'Strong and Rich' strategy, sparking fears of a Liz Truss-style economic shock.
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A 1987 idea could have saved Social Security
A 1987 proposal for a flat-rate Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is resurfacing as a potential solution to Social Security solvency issues.
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New Prime Minister Faces Old Problems: How to Make Britain’s Economy Grow
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham enters office facing a flatlining economy and a critical $440 billion fiscal gap.
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A promising path to a bipartisan fix of Social Security emerges - San Diego Union-Tribune
Bipartisan legislative proposals to address the Social Security funding shortfall are circulating following reports of an accelerated insolvency timeline.
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Trump made 2 big moves that are speeding up Social Security's demise
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US debt was its own revolutionary masterstroke that helped launch a global financial superpower
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Burnham May Yet Rewrite UK Fiscal Playbook If He Becomes PM
Analysis from Politico examines a politician who kicked his way to power, sparking discussions on potential fiscal changes.