Economy News Debt Not A Big Threat Yet To U S Economy, Cook Says, But Fed Can’t Let Down Its Guard

U.S. debt tops $38 trillion for the first time, worsened by government shutdown

The national debt is rising faster than ever and threatens to undermine confidence in the economy, experts warn. Read More

The U.S. economy is slowing — and the nation’s top economists don’t expect it to improve much over the next year

Economists don’t expect the tide to shift anytime soon. Only one economist is forecasting faster job growth and a lower unemployment rate in the year ahead, Bankrate’s poll found. The majority (81 ... Read More

'It's really a political problem': Ray Dalio on the U.S. debt crisis

The U.S. debt has reached $37 trillion. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with billionaire and hedge fund manager Ray Dalio about the ramifications of the debt crisis. Read More