Institutions & debt
Surging bond yields signal pain for global economy
Rising government bond yields, driven by inflation, corporate demand, and high public debt, are squeezing investors and threatening broader economic consequences.
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Institutions & debt
Bessent: Treasury Debt Buyback Could Top $4B
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC the department's accelerated buyback of longer-dated government debt could exceed the announced $4 billion per issue.
Institutions & debt
New Tax on Shell Companies to Shrink Deficit
The U.S. Treasury Department announced it will no longer require shell companies to identify owners, while federal debt reached $40 trillion.
Institutions & debt
Bessent's bond gambit stirs inflation worries
Investors have priced in higher inflation as Treasury's liquidity efforts and a doubled debt buyback program raise concerns about policy implications.
Institutions & debt
US Budget Deficit Surges to Highest Level Since March 2021
The US budget deficit hit $432.3 billion in July, its highest monthly level since March 2021, driven by Medicare costs and interest on the federal debt.
Institutions & debt
Treasury Secretary Faces Challenges in Calming Markets
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's efforts to address liquidity problems in the government debt market have so far been unsuccessful, leaving him with a range of options to deploy.
Institutions & debt
US Economy Loses Jobs in July, Unemployment Rate Edges Lower
The US economy saw an unexpected decline in jobs in July, with nonfarm payrolls falling by 23,000.
Institutions & debt
U.S. Government Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion Mark
The U.S. government debt has reached a record high of $40.05 trillion, more than doubling in the past decade.
Institutions & debt
Deadline to Register for WTO Public Forum Approaching
The 2026 Public Forum, themed 'Powering the Future', will focus on the role of services in global development, income, and job creation.
Institutions & debt
The World's Most Influential Economist Faces Criticism
Daron Acemoglu, a renowned economist, has been praised for his work on institutions and prosperity. However, some question his influence and the value of his research.