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Australia announced a sweeping plan to forgive 20% of student debt
The move, which could take effect in June if the current Labor government stays in power, would era…
Hannah Abraham
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Trump could push the US debt to levels that cannot be ignored by the end of 2025, BlackRock's bond chief says
Trump's plans would likely add large amounts to the US debt pile, economists have predicted. The na…
Jennifer Sor
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China to increase debt issuance in bid to revive economy
China slipped into deflation in 2023 as a result of weak domestic demand and a struggling property …
Rebecca Rommen
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China just announced an $1.4 trillion plan to rescue its local governments
Friday's announcement is the latest in a string of stimulus measures China has taken to turn around…
Huileng Tan
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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns debt is being devalued as governments pile it up and central banks keep rates artificially low
Ray Dalio says he is worried by the amount of debt held globally, and how central banks are using i…
Kelly Cloonan
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Ballooning US debt could cause the next financial crisis and neither candidate has a plan to address it, former FDIC Chair says
Policy proposals from both Trump and Harris would add trillions to US debt, which could hurt invest…
Kelly Cloonan
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China could raise nearly $1 trillion of fresh debt in the next 3 years to revive its economy
Beijing could raise 6 trillion yuan, or $850 billion, by selling treasury bonds over the next three…
Jennifer Sor
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Global government borrowing is set to top $100 trillion — and shows no signs of slowing down
Broader support for more public spending, resistance to tax hikes, and spending pressures have driv…
Theron Mohamed
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60,000 student-loan borrowers in public service are getting $4.5 billion in debt cancellation while Biden's broader relief remains blocked in court
The latest student-loan forgiveness announcement brings the total number of borrowers approved for …
Ayelet Sheffey
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30 million student-loan borrowers waiting for Biden's broader debt cancellation just got a lifeline in court
A Georgia judge declined to block Biden's broader student-loan forgiveness plan, instead transferri…
Ayelet Sheffey
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8 million student-loan borrowers who remain blocked from cheaper payments and debt cancellation are getting a step closer to a final decision on Biden's new repayment plan
A Missouri judge blocked student-loan forgiveness under the SAVE plan and will soon hear oral argum…
Ayelet Sheffey
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The US debt will surge to $56 trillion in the next 10 years as government spending outpaces revenues
The federal debt is on track to soar 64% over the next decade, notching $56 trillion, according to …
Jennifer Sor
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30 million student-loan borrowers get bad news after a Trump-appointed federal judge officially blocks Biden from carrying out broader debt cancellation
Just hours after the lawsuit to block broader student-loan forgiveness was transferred to Missouri,…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Millions of student-loan borrowers are losing a key debt relief program in 30 days
The on-ramp period for student-loan borrowers ensured any missed payments weren't reported to credi…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Millions of student-loan borrowers are about to lose a key safeguard that'll put their credit scores and debt relief at risk
The on-ramp period for student-loan borrowers is ending this month, meaning missed payments will no…
Ayelet Sheffey
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Jamie Dimon says the 'Buffett rule' approach to taxing the wealthy could solve America's debt problem
The JPMorgan CEO cited the famed rule that million-dollar households should not pay taxes on a lowe…
Filip De Mott
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FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 20,000 crore from equities in the last 5 trading sessions, make a beeline for China and US
Foreign investors pulled nearly Rs 20,000 crore from Indian stocks this month, driven by China's ch…
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Trump called inflation a disaster for consumers — and Musk blamed it on government waste
Higher food costs are pinching budgets and inflation eroded the value of savings, Donald Trump said…
Theron Mohamed
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A Gen Xer with a 6-figure salary and over $315,000 in debt can't afford a home: 'This country has failed us'
Shirin Tajani works two jobs, six days a week, but can't keep up with her student loan and credit c…