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The rising cost of U.S. debt and why it only gets bigger

The rising cost of U.S. debt and why it only gets bigger

Posted on May 19, 2026May 27, 2026Author Deena ZaidiPosted in World Economy

The current gross U.S debt stands at $39 trillion, which experts say is not the real problem. Instead, its the current path Congress has taken of spending more than taking in which seems “not sustainable.”

Who holds U.S. debt? Top foreign holders of U.S. Treasuries in 2026

Who holds U.S. debt? Top foreign holders of U.S. Treasuries in 2026

Posted on April 15, 2026April 23, 2026Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Asia-Pacific, China, Graphs, India, Japan, Markets, United States of America, World Economy

As the U.S. national debt approaches $39 trillion, foreign investors play a key role…. though ownership is concentrated among a few countries.

G7 central banks hold rates as energy-driven inflation risks persist

G7 central banks hold rates as energy-driven inflation risks persist

Posted on April 8, 2026April 9, 2026Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Banking News, Europe, Graphs, Graphs, Inflation, Japan, United States of America, World Economy, World economy

Rising oil prices are feeding inflation risks, forcing central banks to delay rate cuts despite easing geopolitical tensions.

Iran war oil prices: Brent Crude rises as Strait of Hormuz supply threatens global markets

Iran war oil prices: Brent Crude rises as Strait of Hormuz supply threatens global markets

Posted on March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Asia-Pacific, China, Graphs, Graphs, Markets, Middle East, Politics & Policy, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

Oil prices surged after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of Strait of Hormuz disruption, a chokepoint that carries about 20% of global crude supply.

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