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US Debt Crisis: Implications for Europe and Spain

Rising US interest rates and protectionist policies threaten global economic stability, prompting concern in Europe despite its relatively calm debt markets. Spain, while less exposed than some, needs structural fiscal adjustments to ensure long-term sustainability.

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US House Passes Tax Cut Bill, Increasing National Debt by $3.8 Trillion

The US House passed a bill extending 2017 tax cuts by a narrow margin, increasing the national debt by $3.8 trillion over ten years and raising the debt ceiling by $4 trillion to prevent a default; the bill now moves to the Senate.

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Dutch Tax Laws Exacerbate Wealth Inequality

A new book, "De sterkste schouders", reveals that Dutch tax laws disproportionately benefit entrepreneurs, leading to increased wealth inequality, with employees bearing a significantly higher tax burden; this is evidenced by a 25-year comparison of tax burdens between employee and entrepreneurs in ...

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US National Debt Crisis: Looming Economic Consequences

The US national debt has surpassed \$36 trillion, limiting the government's ability to handle future crises; the House GOP bill adds \$3.3 trillion to the deficit over 10 years, increasing interest rates and harming economic growth.

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House Passes $5 Trillion Tax Bill: Immediate Relief, Long-Term Debt Concerns

The U.S. House passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", a $5 trillion tax bill with provisions including permanent extension of the 2017 TCJA, increased Child Tax Credit, enhanced Section 199A deduction, and new taxes on remittances and college endowments, now headed to the Senate.

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Germany Faces Economic Stagnation in 2025

Germany's economy is projected to stagnate in 2025, with zero growth predicted by the German Council of Economic Experts and the EU Commission, following three years of stagnation and nearly 200,000 business closures in 2024, largely due to high energy costs and increased foreign competition.

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US Debt Concerns Drive Global Market Volatility

Global markets reacted to elevated U.S. Treasury yields and concerns over American debt on Friday, following Moody's credit rating downgrade and the passage of a new spending bill; Wall Street futures indicated a lower open, while TSX futures suggested potential gains; the 30-year Treasury yield hel...

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Global Bond Yields Surge Amidst Debt Concerns

Global government bond yields are surging due to investor concerns over rising debt levels, inflation, and the impact of trade wars, leading to poor auction results and higher borrowing costs for governments worldwide.

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Moody's Downgrades US Credit Rating Amid Rising Debt

Moody's downgraded the US government's credit rating from Aaa to Aa1 due to rising debt and interest costs, citing successive administrations' failure to address large annual fiscal deficits; this follows similar downgrades by Fitch and Standard & Poor's, impacting borrowing costs and investor confi...

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US National Debt Crisis: \$3.8 Trillion Increase Exacerbates Economic Risks

America's \$36 trillion national debt, projected to rise by \$3.8 trillion, severely restricts the government's ability to address future crises, impacting borrowing costs, job growth, and economic investment, raising the risk of a debt crisis.

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Labour Defends £5bn Disability Benefit Cuts Amidst Internal Opposition

Labour's Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will defend £5bn disability benefit cuts on Wednesday, despite over 100 Labour MPs privately opposing the plan, which will impact 3.2 million households and disproportionately affect over-50s and those with musculoskeletal conditions.

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German Economy Stagnant in 2024: Council of Economic Experts

Germany's Council of Economic Experts forecasts zero GDP growth for 2024, a revision from 0.4% predicted last autumn, citing US trade policy uncertainty but also noting potential for growth through effective government investment; 1% growth is predicted for 2025.

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