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US debt-to-GDP ratios, which compares general government debt to the size of the economy, are expected to grow to 94.4 per cent by the end of 2011, Fitch says

The dirtiest word in economics is neither good nor bad

It gets politicians and the public agitated, but managing this essential element of every economy is crucial to nation building.

  • Allison Schrager

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Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas is sticking to his strategy of budget repair despite the misgivings of respected economists.

The treasurer says Victoria’s economy is improving. Economists say otherwise.

Who doubts Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas’ fiscal repair strategy? It’s the economists, stupid.

  • Chip Le Grand
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas says the state’s economy remains strong despite its rapidly growing debt.

State’s financial watchdog slams ‘reactive’ budget with no long-term plan

The auditor-general has warned that prolonged operating losses and cash deficits are not financially sustainable following a review of the state’s reports for the past financial year.

  • Kieran Rooney and Annika Smethurst
Donald Trump’s ultra-loose fiscal policy has put a rocket under the US dollar.

Rampant US dollar sends a threatening message to the rest of the world

The greenback has surged against currencies of America’s major trading partners since the election, sounding a warning for the global economy.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
Premier Steven Miles campaigning in Rockhampton on Tuesday.

Miles plays down credit rating fears amid election borrowing spree

The premier has sought to allay fears that the cost of his election promises would jeopardise Queensland’s credit rating.

  • Cameron Atfield and Catherine Strohfeldt
Boosting consumption is seen as vital for China to avoid falling into a deflationary spiral.

China’s big fiscal stimulus package is coming

The value of the country’s exports grew by 2.4 per cent last month, way short of the 8.7 per cent growth experienced in August.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris during the debate. Higher tariffs are on the agenda of both candidates.

Trump and Harris are competing for an unwelcome title

Regardless of who wins the US election, according to the latest analysis the new president will preside over more debt, relative to the size of the economy, than any American leader since the end of World War II.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
Trump and Harris are both promising to spend big if they get in the White House.

The $53 trillion shadow hanging over the US election

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have each rolled out reckless plans that will add to one of America’s biggest problems.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
The threat of a recession continues to hang over the US.

The US is out of control and we could all pay a heavy price

Washington is spending money like a drunken sailor. It is a global accident waiting to happen.

  • Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas.

Pallas vows no new debt despite $1.5b health blowout, but stays coy on fresh taxes

Treasurer Tim Pallas warns a failure to shore up the state’s financial position, including bringing down debt, could have serious consequences for its credit rating.

  • Josh Gordon

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