Government debt
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Macron’s snap election could trigger the next debt crisis
This weekend’s elections have the potential to blow out France’s debt and threaten the stability of the eurozone and its single currency.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Mountains of debt: Finances of US, Europe and China are deteriorating
Widening government debt in the US, key European economies and China and the spectres of Donald Trump and Marine Le Pen are increasing the threats to global financial stability.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Federal budget
Australia, let’s have more babies, says Jim Chalmers
Australians are having fewer children with the fertility rate tumbling. The treasurer says people should think about having more kids.
- by Shane Wright and David Crowe
Relief for struggling families but Victoria’s crushing debt burden to rise
Support for parents of school children and housing affordability will be priorities in a state budget that will show Victoria’s net debt hitting a new peak.
- by Annika Smethurst, Kieran Rooney and Rachel Eddie
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IMF
US and China’s mounting debts could hurt us all
Rising government debt and deficits in the world’s two largest economies could have spillover effects on the rest of the global economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
States’ debt to hit $600 billion, putting pressure on inflation
States have ramped up spending to pay for ambitious infrastructure projects, prompting ratings agency S&P Global to warn their debts are inflationary.
- by Shane Wright
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US Votes 2024
America’s fiscal watchdog sees decade of spiralling debt and deficits
The Congressional Budget Office expects the world’s largest economy’s deficits and debt to soar to record levels over the next 10 years.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Victorian budget not in crisis, says leading investment bank
The bank argues the state’s towering debt levels are not unprecedented and there is a credible path out of financial strife.
- by Josh Gordon
Rising interest rates threaten to pummel Victoria’s budget
The state government’s economic modelling reveals that more interest rate pain could have a devastating impact on Victoria’s already precarious financial position.
- by Josh Gordon
Auditor-general warns of $12 billion annual interest bill by 2033
The Victorian Auditor-General’s Office argues that the government has not laid out a plan to pay down its rising debt and flagged further risks to the budget.
- by Kieran Rooney
Opinion
US politics
Days from chaos: The clock is ticking again for a US government shutdown
The ugliness in Washington is set to be on show again this week as the US gets closer to a shutdown. The stalemate highlights the need for a long-term plan for its finances.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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