US economy

U.S. Congress: national debt to grow to 166%

U.S. Congress: national debt to grow to 166%

The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has kept its forecast for the country’s national debt to rise to a record 166% of GDP by the end of 2054. The U.S. national debt will increase from 99% of GDP in 2024 to 166% of GDP in 2054. …

US national debt reaches $34 trillion

US national debt reaches $34 trillion

The US national debt exceeded $34 trillion. Over the year, the national debt increased by $4 trillion. By the beginning of next January, the US national debt will reach the ceiling again. It was shifted to avoid default in the summer of 2023.

U.S. top-tier credit rating downgraded

U.S. top-tier credit rating downgraded

International ratings agency Fitch said it had downgraded the United States' Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'AA+' …

Biden says he can’t guarantee GOP won’t force U.S. default

Biden says he can’t guarantee GOP won’t force U.S. default

U.S. President Joe Biden cautioned that congressional Republicans may do something “outrageous” to force the U.S. to default on its loans, as the negotiations between congressional Republicans and the White House over whether to raise …

U.S. debt default could occur in early June

U.S. debt default could occur in early June

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a letter to Congress that the U.S. could be unable to pay its bills by as early as June 1, meaning the federal government is at risk of defaulting for the first time in history. The news …

Why US may face default

Why US may face default

The White House is concerned about the threat of a default due to the unwillingness of the country's president to speak with the speaker of the House about raising the national debt ceiling

IMF urges to increase U.S. debt ceiling

IMF urges to increase U.S. debt ceiling

Failure to increase the U.S. debt ceiling would have serious repercussions for the United States and the global economy, an International Monetary Fund spokesperson said on Friday, urging involved parties to work to resolve the standoff. …

Fed's Collins: another 75-bps hike could be ahead

Fed's Collins: another 75-bps hike could be ahead

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston leader Susan Collins said that with little evidence price pressures are waning, the Fed may need to deliver another 75-basis point rate hike as it seeks to get inflation under control. "We're now …

Labor Secretary warns of economic ‘catastrophe’ in U.S.

Labor Secretary warns of economic ‘catastrophe’ in U.S.

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is claiming that it will be a "bigger catastrophe" for the U.S. economy if Congress does not pass a bipartisan "comprehensive immigration reform" package - something the Biden administration …

Fed again raises U.S. interest rate by 75 basis points

Fed again raises U.S. interest rate by 75 basis points

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised the benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points for the second consecutive month on Wednesday as it intensifies the fight against 40-year-high inflation. The Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously …

Yellen: U.S. economy slowing, but recession not inevitable

Yellen: U.S. economy slowing, but recession not inevitable

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Sunday that U.S. economic growth is slowing and she acknowledged the risk of a recession, but she said a downturn was not inevitable. Yellen, speaking on NBC's "Meet the Press," …

U.S. Fed hikes interest rates for first time since 2018

U.S. Fed hikes interest rates for first time since 2018

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2018 and laid out an aggressive plan to push borrowing costs to restrictive levels next year in a pivot from battling the coronavirus pandemic to countering the economic …

Biden: U.S. risks losing its economic advantage

Biden: U.S. risks losing its economic advantage

U.S. President Joe Biden warned the country risks losing its economic advantage in the world without large-scale investments in its own infrastructure. "We’re at an inflection point. Every — anywhere from 40 to 80 years …

 U.S. on a path to default

U.S. on a path to default

The U.S. debt ceiling officially became operative again on Sunday after a two-year suspension, with lawmakers in Washington yet to outline how they’ll avoid a potential default later this year. The debt limit - the total …

U.S. Fed holds rates near zero

U.S. Fed holds rates near zero

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate near zero and said the economy continues to progress despite concerns over the pandemic spread. As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee concluded its two-day …

U.S. keeps ultra-low interest rate policies in place

U.S. keeps ultra-low interest rate policies in place

The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates and its monthly bond-buying program steady on Wednesday, nodding to the U.S. economy's growing strength but giving no sign it was ready to reduce its support for the recovery. The Fed …