The United States has a huge budget deficit — more than $828 billion so far in fiscal year 2024. Numbers this large are difficult to comprehend, so you may be wondering just what this means for you. A ...

U.S. government bonds, or Treasuries, are the primary way the federal government borrows money and one of the world’s most widely traded financial instruments. America’s debt is the total amount of ...

Revenue deficit is a key indicator of the governments fiscal health. A high revenue deficit suggests that the government is borrowing not to invest, but to fund routine consumption.

Since President Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, it seems that many people—particularly the chattering classes—have suddenly become experts in international trade. Mr. Trump’s tariffs have spawned a ...

U.S. government bonds, or Treasuries, are the primary way the federal government borrows money and one of the world’s most widely traded financial instruments. America’s rising deficit and potential ...