IMF issues national debt warning to US
The IMF warns that the US national debt is set to reach 140% of GDP within five years if fiscal deficits are not reduced.
Global Debt: Record at $348 trillion – Explosive increase driven by government deficits
Global debt has surged to a record $348 trillion by the end of 2025, marking the fastest rise since the pandemic, primarily due to increased government deficits.
The Budget Council warns that new European rules will allow Fico's government high deficits without consolidation
Slovakia may meet European budgetary rules even with a deficit of 6% in an election year, raising concerns over fiscal responsibility under new rules.
In the United States, the worrying trajectory of public finances
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has raised alarms about the rising national debt and its implications for future deficits and interest payments in the United States.
The consolidation that changes shape
Mexico's fiscal discussion is entering a new phase with a focus on consolidation to reduce deficits and stabilize debt, amidst rising investments in infrastructure.
Germany Blog: DIW President Anticipates VAT Increase to 21 Percent
Marcel Fratzscher, the President of the German Institute for Economic Research, expects the German government to raise the VAT to 21 percent to fill budget gaps.
On economic legacies
Minister Fernando Haddad attributes the fiscal deficits of President Lula's third term to the previous Bolsonaro administration's policies.
Health Insurance Corporation Chairman: 'Concerns over Health Insurance Deficit ... Strengthening Oversight on Over-treatment'
The National Health Insurance Corporation in South Korea plans to strengthen oversight on over-treatment in medical institutions to reduce financial deficits, as the chairman warns of impending fiscal depletion without adjustment to increasing medical practices.