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A U.S. fiscal crisis would happen incredibly quickly — and there’s no way to predict when, says head of budget watchdog
The U.S. fiscal backdrop is “structurally unsound,” but no one knows when or if financial markets might force change, says president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.9 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
The root of the crisis in special needs education
Since legislative changes in 2014, governments have failed to adapt this area of public policy as autism diagnoses increaseYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Why Xi Jinping changed his mind on China’s fiscal stimulus
After resisting calls to intervene, Beijing has made a sudden U-turn. But will the package be enough to get the economy back on track?Yesterday - China -
Business - MarketWatch
The Medicare ‘crisis’ that isn’t
Beaten to death? Could’ve fooled me.4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. budget deficit in fiscal 2024 swells to third-highest level on record
The federal budget deficit for fiscal 2024 was $1.8 trillion, up 8% from a year ago, as the government’s spending continued to swamp revenue.4 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
What's behind America's misinformation crisis
The Federal Emergency Management Agency pushed back on false claims that it pulled out of areas in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene after facing threats. The Atlantic writer Charlie ...October 16 -
World - Financial Times
China’s investors are counting on fiscal stimulus
Recent market rally will peter out without decisive policy action to boost the economyOctober 16 - China -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Musk backs Trump election bid with $75mn donation
Also in today’s newsletter, luxury shares fall after poor LVMH results and Boeing raises new capitalOctober 16 - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
Chinese stocks gain after Beijing lays out fiscal plans
Government plans to increase spending to boost world’s second-largest economyOctober 14 - China -
Top stories - BBC News
Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says
Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.October 14