Debt soars higher: US national debt is approaching $39 trillion, exceeding 120% of GDP, driven by persistent trillion-dollar deficits. Borrowing at record pace: Treasury projects a $2.06 trillion ...

The US economy grew 2% in the first quarter of 2026, rebounding from previous weakness, driven by AI investment and government spending. However, inflation surged to a three-year high amid an Iran war ...

Looking at the average monthly deficit, January and February were both worse than average, whereas March was slightly better. The latest quarter was slightly better than last Q2 and also better than ...

The federal government is projected to run a budget deficit of at least $2 trillion this fiscal year, according to an estimate by the Treasury Department and bond market participants. Earlier this ...