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Fiscal Policy

4 articles

Energy Wars and AI Debt Drove the 2026 Rate Surge

The crossing of the 5% Treasury threshold in September 2026 marks a structural shift driven by energy wars and a $16.5 trillion AI infrastructure crisis. This a…

Finance Business World

Elisabeth Saar · Sep 15, 2026 • 13:28

Who Pays When the Tightrope Snaps on October 28?

Chancellor John Healey must bridge a £96 billion spending gap while navigating rising gilt yields and a Northern-focused political agenda. Discover how the Octo…

Finance Politics United Kingdom

Inese Kalvane · Sep 07, 2026 • 14:39

Can Global Bond Markets Absorb Washington's Borrowing?

As U.S. gross national debt crosses the $40 trillion milestone, the cost of servicing debt now outstrips national defense spending. This structural transformati…

Finance World U.S. Debt

Elisabeth Saar · Aug 20, 2026 • 06:13

Did the Supreme Court end the Tariff-as-Tax experiment?

The Tariff-as-Tax experiment attempts to fund a 21st-century superpower using 19th-century fiscal tools, resulting in a staggering $2.6 trillion annual deficit.…

Finance Business Estonia

Elisabeth Saar · Jul 24, 2026 • 17:03