The Latest Breaking News from Deficit

Raising the payroll tax cap could generate up to $1 trillion over 10 years, but Social Security faces a $2.8 trillion deficit.

President Biden proposes tax increases on the wealthiest to address deficit and support federal programs for a fairer tax system.

The government needs to cut back on spending—and on the promises to special interests that fuel the spending.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +1.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.56%. Stock indexes on Thursday posted moderate gains with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.52% and posted a 6-week low. The dollar was undercut after Fed Chair Powell said that the Fed is “not far” from the confidence needed to cut rates. The dollar was also undercut by Thursday’s weak productivity and trade deficit reports....

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.98%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.30%. Stock indexes this morning are sharply higher, with the S&P 500 posting a...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is down by -0.25% and posted a 1-month low. The dollar extended Wednesday’s losses on today’s Fed-friendly productivity and trade deficit reports. Also, strength in the yen weighed on the dollar as the yen today climbed to a 1-month high against the dollar....

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.53%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.46%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.61%. Stock indexes this morning are seeing support from a decline in the 10-year...

US trade deficit widens in January as imports surge, highlighting challenges for the economy and the need for policy action.

The opposition says the govt is hiding the 'true size' of its deficit.

Orlando Magic's impressive comeback victory halts Washington Wizards' losing streak. Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero lead the charge in a thrilling NBA mat...