Government debt interest costs hit highest level since 2007

Government debt costs in richest nations at highest since 2007

Payments by OECD countries outstrip amount spent on defence, police services and housing, report finds. Business live latest updates The cost of government debt payments in the world’s richest ...

The Guardian - 19h

Late car payments hit highest level in decades

Americans are falling behind on their monthly car payments at the highest rate in more than 30 years.

The Hill - Mar. 8

Measles cases in Europe, Central Asia doubled last year to highest level since 1997

There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World ...

ABC News - Mar. 13

Euro and pound rise against dollar amid ‘Trumpcession’ fears

US currency has lost all the gains it enjoyed since Trump won election and hits lowest level since mid-October. Business live – latest updates The euro and the pound have risen against the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Boosted defence spending will come at cost of manifesto pledges

Government should level with public about which promises it cannot afford to keep

Financial Times - Mar. 10

US junk bonds slide as Trump’s tariffs spark economic worries

Premium investors’ demand to hold riskier debt jumps to highest level in six months

Financial Times - Mar. 13

State Republicans Eager to Climb on Cost-Cutting Bandwagon

G.O.P. governors and legislators are parroting the federal Department of Government Efficiency by creating panels at the state level. But the similarities only go so far.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Greek government debt upgraded to investment grade, closing the door on a painful era

Greece’s center-right government has welcomed a credit rating upgrade by Moody’s, the last major ratings agency to lift junk status on government bonds that began 15 years ago during a severe debt ...

ABC News - 5d

2-year yield ends at highest in over 2 weeks as traders assess stagflation risk

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Monday after February retail sales came in below expectations and raised continued questions about the strength of the economy.

MarketWatch - 3d

3 ways seniors can have their credit card debt forgiven this March

With the rising cost of living, managing credit card debt can be tough, especially for retirees on fixed incomes.

CBS News - 3d

WVU snub 'robbery' at highest level, gov. says

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants his attorney general to investigate and work closely with the NCAA to ensure the men's tournament selection process is transparent and fair.

ESPN - 2d

Europe’s defence spending spree risks debt crisis, warns Dutch politician

Pieter Omtzigt says EU’s €800bn military build-up could push up debt and interest rates

Financial Times - 3d

Government efficiency is good — fiscal responsibility is better

the need to raise the debt ceiling is symptomatic of a bigger issue: the federal government is broke.

The Hill - 2d

Clemente no stranger to elite-level competition at Sage Valley, Augusta National

Mar. 19—GRANITEVILLE — Gianna Clemente is no stranger to the highest levels of junior and amateur golf. The 16-year-old Floridian burst onto the scene as a 14-year-old by Monday qualifying into ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Harvard wins Ivy Tournament beating Columbia 74-71 to earn first NCAA Tournament bid since 2007

Harmoni Turner scored 24 points and Harvard beat Columbia 74-71 on Saturday to win the Ivy League Tournament for the first time in school history. Harvard led by five with 17.6 seconds left before ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

US sees 300-plus measles cases, highest in a year since 2019

The U.S. has recorded more than 300 cases of measles in just the first three months of this year, according to data published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the ...

The Hill - 6d

How Best-Selling Sportswriter John Feinstein Became Larger Than Life

“He was loved at the highest level and hated at the highest level. He knew that, too, and he was OK with it,” Mike Krzyzewski said.

The New York Times - 6d

Tesla owners are trading in their EVs at record levels, Edmunds says

Data from Edmunds shows that Tesla owners have been trading in their vehicles at record levels since CEO Elon Musk joined Trump's White House.

CNBC - 9h

Kahane’s ghost: how a long-dead extremist rabbi continues to haunt Israel’s politics

A violent fanatic and pioneer in bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas influence the very highest levels of government. On the evening of 5 November 1990, ...

The Guardian - 1d

Video: Is a Nate Diaz return to UFC still interesting?

An old friend of the UFC would like to return to the octagon as Nate Diaz said last week he wants to "go back and get a UFC title." Diaz, 39, who joined the UFC in 2007 after appearing on "The ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Trump tariffs push consumer sentiment to lowest level since 2022

President Trump's escalating trade wars have shaken confidence in the economy among Americans across the political spectrum, according to survey results released Friday. The University of ...

The Hill - 6d

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing higher economic uncertainty

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was leaving interest rates unchanged, signaling it wanted further clarity on the direction of the economy before changing borrowing costs for businesses and ...

NBC News - 1d

The Rising Cost of Trump’s Chaos

Confusion over trade policy is a drag on the economy as businesses slow hiring and reduce investments. Four entrepreneurs explain exactly how they’re being hit.

Inc. - 6d

Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper

High interest rates have put pressure on households, but some borrowing costs are starting to ease, even with the Fed on the sidelines.

CNBC - 6d

Postal Service signs cost-cutting deal with DOGE

The United States Postal Service said it has signed a deal with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut costs at the agency. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told congressional leaders ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Airline stocks fall as possible economic 'soft patch' raises demand concerns

U.S. airline stocks tumbled Tuesday to their lowest levels since late last year after data showed some economic concerns, hitting what had been a bright spot for consumer spending.

NBC News - Mar. 11

What could it cost for Jaguars to sign Rams' free agent WR Cooper Kupp?

If the Jacksonville Jaguars have any interest in signing Rams' free agent WR Cooper Kupp, what might it cost to do so?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13

Arsenal column: GENUINE interest in £100m star, latest on Alexander Isak links, & more

Gabriel transfer interest is genuine, but he should cost at least £100mThe interest from Saudi Arabia in Gabriel Magalhaes is nothing new, it dates back a couple of years now.In the summer of 2023 ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake

An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.

The New York Times - 2d

West Virginia governor calls for investigation over NCAA Tournament snub: 'Robbery at the highest levels'

West Virginia's political leadership says it wants answers and transparency after WVU missed the tourney

CBS Sports - 3d

Garrett set to stay with Browns and become highest-paid non-QB in NFL history

Deal will reportedly be worth $40m a year Defensive end had requested trade from Browns Bills release Von Miller in cost-saving move Myles Garrett is set to become the highest-paid ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Tariffs may be worth it, but Trump must level with the public about the coming pain

President Trump's tariffs on imported goods are causing prices to rise, resulting in American taxpayers paying the ultimate cost of the tariffs.

The Hill - 6d

Interest rates will go down gradually, says Bank

Borrowing costs had been widely expected to be left unchanged with inflation, predicted to go up in the coming months.

BBC News - 16h

Christopher Bell seeks four wins in a row: NASCAR's hottest driver has chance at rare accomplishment

Only eight NASCAR Cup Series drivers, and none since 2007, have ever won four races in a row

CBS Sports - Mar. 10

Pro Wrestler Vince Steele Dead at 39 After Experiencing a 'Cardiac Event' While in the Ring

The New York City native was a frequent competitor in the local professional wrestling scene since 2007

Yahoo Sports - 3d

The Dangerously High Cost of Tolerating Trump

Making government more efficient is an admirable goal. But this administration is bent on destroying it, putting our lives and businesses at risk.

Inc. - Mar. 11

Forcing women back into the office will cost us millions

New research from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management highlights how in-person work environments expose women to higher levels of workplace bias and mistreatment compared to ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

DeepSeek Is Embraced in China by Government Nationwide

Government bodies nationwide have been eager to show they are using DeepSeek’s A.I. technology since the company’s founder met with Xi Jinping, China’s leader.

The New York Times - 3d

FirstFT: Musk’s government spending cuts fail to halt rising costs

Also in today’s newsletter, Putin’s frontline visit and a new FT film on Nvidia’s rise

Financial Times - Mar. 13

Government debt interest costs hit highest level since 2007

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