U.S. News & World Report

Brazil Posts Narrower-Than-Expected May Primary Deficit on Strong Revenue, Lower Spending

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil's central government posted a smaller-than-expected primary deficit in May, Treasury data showed on Thursday, supported by strong revenue and a decline in expenditures. The ...
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Brazil Raises Primary Deficit Forecast, Confirms Spending Freeze

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil's government widened its primary deficit forecast for this year to 32.6 billion reais ($5.9 billion) on Monday, prompting a spending freeze to meet the fiscal target. The ...
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U.S. Debt Dynamics Look Scary. Effective Policy Is Critical

The problem for Treasuries is a 3% primary deficit plus 3% interest rate costs exceeds the typical 4.5% GDP expansion. That broadly equates to an ongoing 1.5% increase in the debt/GDP ratio. This ...
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U.S. Deficits And Debt: Sustainable For How Long?

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 ...
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NG budget deficit shrinks to P157.6 billion in November

THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) budget deficit sharply narrowed in November as expenditures contracted for a fourth month in a ...