The US national debt surpassed another historic milestone as it topped $38 trillion for the first time this week, as the federal government continues to rack up debt at a record-setting pace. New data ...

Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla, chair of the National Debt Crisis Task Force of state financial officers, is one of 90 state elected officials from across the country who recently sent a ...

The U.S. can stabilize its debt-to-GDP ratio at any level by balancing its primary budget, provided real GDP growth matches real interest rates. Achieving fiscal sustainability is possible through a ...

WASHINGTON — In the midst of a federal government shutdown, the U.S. government’s gross national debt surpassed $38 trillion Wednesday, a record number that highlights the accelerating accumulation of ...

The US long-term economic growth trend is still showing signs of a slow, persistent downshift. The increasing federal budget deficit could become a significant headwind for growth in the years ahead.

A self-proclaimed "free trade guy," Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone waved the warning flag over American markets and the economy due to one "scary" indicator. "I really believe, and I hope ...