federal budget deficit

Dollars, Deficits, and “Duh” in Davos
The Economy

Dollars, Deficits, and “Duh” in Davos

Under current U.S. fiscal policy, federal budget deficits are doomed to continue racing upward with no end in sight, investment consultant says.
By Christopher Whalen | January 25, 2018
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CBO Revises 2017 Budget Gap Down to $559B
The Economy

CBO Revises 2017 Budget Gap Down to $559B

But the agency also sees the deficit reaching $1.4 trillion, or 5% of GDP, by 2027, driving debt held by the public to the highest level since 1947.
By Matthew Heller | January 25, 2017
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Trade Deficit: Don’t Worry. Budget Deficit: Worry
The Economy

Trade Deficit: Don’t Worry. Budget Deficit: Worry

Donald Trump's threat to impose heavy tariffs on Mexico and China addresses a nonexistent problem. He should focus instead on the federal budget deficit.
By Marc Wagman | December 12, 2016
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