On May 16, 2025, Moody’s lowered the US’ credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, prompting further concern about the national debt. Moody’s lowered its rating because the national debt rapidly expanded due to ...

As of July 3, 2025, the U.S. national debt stands at $36.2 trillion. Much like bank loans, the national debt has interest ...

The redemptions from long-term bond funds, which are widely used by institutional investors, come at a time of growing ...

The federal budget deficit is back in the spotlight after the Republican-controlled Congress approved a massive tax and ...

Our nation was born in an epic struggle over the radical ideals of our founding — that (1) we each have value and (2) ...

Sell off linked to unpredictable and unfunded economic policies which threaten the safe-haven role of the US dollar.

CNBC interviewed a dozen experts, investors and former government officials to explore the consequences of America’s fiscal ...

We present new evidence on the impact of fiscal variables on long-term interest rates and term premia in the United States. To alleviate endogeneity problems, we follow the seminal methodology by ...