US National Debt Surpasses 100% of GDP for the First Time Since WWII: A Fiscal Flashpoint
As of March 2026, US public debt topped $31.27 trillion, just eclipsing nominal GDP and pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio past 100%. This milestone signals rising fiscal risks, with interest payments surpassing defense spending and increasing…
Key Week Ahead: US Nonfarm Payrolls & ISM Services PMI Take the Spotlight with RBA Rate Decision, Canada Jobs, and OPEC+ Talks
Next week brings pivotal economic releases — US Nonfarm Payrolls and ISM Services PMI will highlight labor and demand trends, while Australia’s central bank decision, Canada’s jobs data, and OPEC+ production talks add extra layers…
U.S. Public Debt Surpasses GDP for First Time Since WWII, Hits 100.2% Ratio
As of March 2026, U.S. public debt topped $31.27 trillion, exceeding the nation’s GDP of $31.22 trillion and pushing the debt-to-GDP ratio past 100% for the first time since World War II. This historic threshold…
US Gas Prices Surge to 4-Year High Near $4.23 Amid Iran Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Tensions
US gasoline prices have soared past $4.20 per gallon, hitting a nearly four-year peak driven by escalating Middle East tensions and threats to the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, rattling energy markets and challenging…
Ray Dalio Sounds Alarm on US Stagflation Risks as Fed’s Credibility Faces Inflation Showdown
Ray Dalio warns the US is slipping into stagflation—with inflation stubbornly above the Fed’s 2% target and consumer confidence taking a hit. Amid Middle East energy shocks pushing inflation to 3.4%, the Federal Reserve braces…
Moody’s Upgrades China Credit Outlook to Stable, Affirms A1 Rating Highlighting Economic Resilience
Moody’s recently upgraded China’s credit outlook from negative to stable, affirming its A1 rating, spotlighting robust economic growth and prudent fiscal management despite domestic and geopolitical challenges.
China’s Industrial Profits Soar 15.8% in March Despite Iran War Oil Shock, Showcasing Manufacturing Resilience
Despite soaring oil prices triggered by the US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, China’s industrial profits jumped 15.8% in March. Thanks to a diversified energy mix and strategic reserves, Chinese manufacturing has proven remarkably…
US Retail Sales Jump 1.7% in March 2026: Gasoline Spike Amid Iran Conflict Drives Gains, Trump’s Economic Approval Dips
March retail sales in the US surged beyond expectations, fueled by soaring gasoline prices linked to ongoing Iran tensions. However, real consumer spending faces pressure as inflation bites, while President Trump’s economic approval shows signs…
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