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Federal Deficit Rising More Slowly Than in 2025, Yet Still on Track to Add $1.9T to Debt This Year

The U.S. deficit for the current fiscal year is increasing at a lower rate compared to the prior year, but the Congressional Budget Office warns annual deficits could exceed $3 trillion in 10 years.

Cuba Faces Deepening Energy Crisis as Fuel Imports Dry Up

Prolonged blackouts and economic strain as geopolitical tensions disrupt fuel supplies

Federal Deficits, Debt Projected to Worsen Over Next Decade

CBO report warns of rising debt and deficit levels, exceeding historical highs

Trump Administration Unveils New Trade Rebalancing Tool Even If Tariffs Are Struck Down

The I-ACES system would allow the U.S. to sell import authorization certificates directly to foreign governments with trade surpluses.

Farm Groups Urge Renewal of USMCA Trade Pact

Warn of Economic Shock to Rural America if Agreement is Unraveled

CBO Forecasts Worsening Federal Deficits and Debt Over Next Decade

Nonpartisan budget office cites increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service as key drivers of fiscal outlook deterioration.

Trump Tariffs Predicted To Cost American Families $1,300 in 2026

New report finds Trump's trade policy represents the largest tax hike since 1993.

Rising Gold Prices Underscore Uncle Sam's Spending Problem

Unbridled national debt has eroded the dollar's value and sparked skepticism about its rebound

CBO Predicts Unsustainable Debt and Deficits by 2036

Federal budget deficit to reach $1.9 trillion by 2026, $3.1 trillion by 2036, according to Congressional Budget Office report.

CBO Predicts Unsustainable Debt and Deficits by 2036

The national debt is projected to top $61 trillion by 2026, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

CBO Warns of Worsening Federal Deficits and Debt Over Next Decade

Nonpartisan budget office projects rising spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service will drive fiscal outlook downward.

Federal Deficits and Debt Projected to Worsen Over Next Decade

Congressional Budget Office forecasts rising spending, debt service payments, and inflation staying above 2% target until 2030

CBO Forecasts US Budget Deficit to Reach $1.853 Trillion in 2026

Deficit projected to average 6.1% of GDP over next decade, exceeding Treasury Secretary's 3% goal

Energy Industry Struggles to Price Oil in Geopolitical Landscape

IE Week 2026 consensus ignores key factors like US-China rivalry and AI-driven power demand surge

U.S. Eases Sanctions, Allows Oil and Gas Exploration in Venezuela

New general license aims to boost Venezuela's crude production, which has been hampered by U.S. sanctions.