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Public Debt & Fiscal Sustainability
Debt ceiling dynamics, interest costs, and long‑term fiscal outlooks.
- EU excessive deficit procedure could be launched against Lithuania due to growing deficit – Bank of Lithuania
The Bank of Lithuania says an EU excessive deficit procedure could be launched against Lithuania in 2027 due to the growing budget deficit. In the central bank’s assessment, this could increase government borrowing costs and accelerate…
- Taking billions from the next generation: Budget 2026 continues borrowing billions while debt interest costs $1 billion a week
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney for increasing spending $14 billion overbudget and providing no plan to stop borrowing money in Budget 2026. “Budget 2026 shows government debt continues to spiral…
- Federal budget is geared toward boosting business, but continues high deficits
Published 3:51 pm Thursday, November 5, 2026 Federal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne unveiled the 2026 budget in Ottawa on Thursday, promising a slew of initiatives to help boost the economy amid trade uncertainty. Titled…
- New Orleans City Council approves millage roll-forward, raising taxes and slashing budget deficit
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans property owners will see higher property tax bills and potentially fewer budget cuts in 2027. The New Orleans City Council approved a roll-forward of a combined 4.039 mills, which Mayor Helena Moreno’s…
- Govt in Comfortable Position to Meet $5 Bn Debt-Servicing Obligation in Next 6 Months
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government would comfortably meet approximately USD 5 billion in debt-servicing obligations over the next six months while maintaining foreign exchange reserves…
- Hungary's budget posts $618 million deficit in October
Hungary's budget posted a deficit of 200.6 billion forints in October, the Hungary Finance Ministry said on Wednesday. The deficit for the January-October period was 5.463 trillion forints, due... -November 04, 2026 at 06:27 am EST…
- Canada borrows with no regard for tomorrow. The next crisis may break us
Governments must manage debt levels and maintain a credible fiscal plan Christopher Ragan is the Max Bell Foundation Senior Fellow at the Institute for Research on Public Policy and the author of “Keeping Our Fiscal Powder Dry: Why Rising…
- Bankruptcy and Restoration of Solvency: How Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan Can Choose the Right Way Out of Debt
Having debts to banks, microfinance organizations (MFOs), or other creditors does not automatically mean that a citizen can declare bankruptcy. Bankruptcy legislation establishes clear requirements, and before submitting an application, it…
- Persistent Revenue Deficits Force FG Into Heavy Borrowing
LAGOS – Persistent revenue shortfalls have left the Federal Government increasingly dependent on domestic and external borrowing to cover budget deficits, infrastructure, security, and debt service obligations. Recall that Nigeria’s gross…
- Budget deficit widens to €5.2 billion in the first ten months of the year
БНР Новини Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 08:43 European Commission to review Bulgaria's excessive deficit procedure in November Government rules out revising planned 5.7% budget deficit Council of the Europen Union opens excessive deficit…
- Brazil’s oil revenue to exceed budget forecast by R$65bn
Extraordinary budget credits used to pay the subsidies increased by R$9.9 billion in September compared with the same month in 2025. This helps explain the 2.4% increase in total expenditure during the period. The surplus recorded in the…
- Watchdog BGR identifies $82M gap in New Orleans budget
CityBusiness staff reports// October 30, 2026// Watchdog BGR identifies $82M gap in New Orleans budget New Orleans has made progress toward stabilizing its finances after a cash crisis forced the city to borrow $125 million to cover…
- Balancing Act: Assessing New Orleans’ Progress Toward a Sustainable City Budget
A year after a cash crisis forced New Orleans to borrow $125 million to make payroll, City leaders have navigated the crisis and are rebuilding basic budget stability. But BGR’s new report finds one-time money kept the 2026 budget afloat…
- New Orleans’ finances are better, but city still has more work to do, BGR says
New Orleans' finances are stronger under Mayor Helena Moreno's administration, but there is still room for improvement, according to a new Bureau of Governmental Research report. After inheriting a budget deficit, Moreno's team raised…
- Annual deficit to reach $3T by 2036: Congressional Budget Office
Notably, the CBO suggests that the deficit will not spike, but rather consistently increase by small amounts each year. Annual deficit to reach $3T by 2036: Congressional Budget Office Notably, the CBO suggests that the deficit will not…
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