Judge halts construction of Donald Trump’s $400mn White House ballroom First major setback for 90,000 sq ft white and gold project since East Wing was demolished in October

Judge halts construction of #DonaldTrump ’s $400mn White House ballroom - "He is not the owner! Unless and until Congress blesses this project through statutory authorisation, construction has to stop!” www.ft.com/content/8c36... via @FT #NoKing #PublicDebt #Republicans #RuleOfLaw

Lebanon Catholics Mark Palm Sunday as War Risk Rises Palm Sunday services on Mar 29, 2026, highlighted Lebanon's fragile security; public debt was ~172% of GDP in 2021 (World Bank) and the country defaulted in Mar 2020.

Lebanon Catholics Mark Palm Sunday as War Risk Rises: Palm Sunday services on Mar 29, 2026, highlighted Lebanon's fragile security; public debt was ~172% of GDP in 2021 (World Bank) and the country defaulted in Mar 2020. 👈 Read full analysis #Lebanon #PalmSunday #Catholics #WarRisk #PublicDebt

Lebanon Population Near Collapse After Four Weeks Four weeks of strikes (Mar 28, 2026) strain Lebanon's ~6.8M population; public debt near 170% of GDP (IMF) limits fiscal response and raises market contagion risks.

Lebanon Population Near Collapse After Four Weeks: Four weeks of strikes (Mar 28, 2026) strain Lebanon's ~6.8M population; public debt near 170% of GDP (IMF) limits fiscal response and raises market… 👈 Read full analysis #Lebanon #PopulationCrisis #EconomicCollapse #HumanitarianCrisis #PublicDebt

Trump’s war is delivering a gut punch to the US economy A supply chain crisis will hit ordinary Americans with higher prices at a time when they are already feeling stretched

Trump’s war is delivering a gut punch to the US economy. He risks a recession that will shutter small businesses and toss millions of workers out of their jobs — all while more American troops return in coffins www.ft.com/content/5117... via @FT #DonaldTrump #inflation #publicdebt #Republicans

“Were it not for immigrants’ contributions, #publicdebt would stand at 200% of US GDP today – almost twice the current level.” # immigrants

The #US #publicdebt exceeded $38.5 trillion at the beginning of 2026. The US is, technically, a #failedcountry due to its extremely high #militaryspending and low #taxation.

It can't fail because it would drag down much of the world's #economies with it.

But I hope so.

IMF: America's perilous fiscal path In 1990, US public debt stood at 43% of gross national product (GNP) and former President Bush thought that was too much. Today the debt is 124% of GDP and still going up. That leaves the US in a perilous position.

In 1990, US public debt stood at 43% of gross national product (GNP) and former President Bush thought that was too much. Today the debt is 124% of GDP and still going up. That leaves the US in a perilous position. Bne IntelliNews #IMF #FiscalPolicy #PublicDebt #EconomicGrowth #USDebt

US has burned through ‘years’ of munitions since start of Iran war Rapid depletion of stockpile including Tomahawk missiles raises pressure on Trump over cost of conflict

US has burned through ‘years’ of munitions since start of Iran war - The rapid depletion of weaponry included advanced long-range #Tomahawk missiles. “The navy will be feeling this expenditure for several years www.ft.com/content/1471... via @FT #DonaldTrump #publicdebt #inflation #Republicans

Laws to protect women at work in Pakistan have failed in implementation: Report - Yes Punjab News Report flags weak enforcement of workplace harassment laws in Pakistan amid rising debt and economic strain.

Laws to protect women at work in Pakistan have failed in implementation: Report yespunjab.com?p=227842

#Pakistan #WomenEmpowerment #WorkplaceHarassment #PILER #InternationalWomensDay #GenderEquality #PakistanEconomy #PublicDebt #SouthAsia #HumanRights #EconomicCrisis #LabourRights

IMF chart showing global public debt as a percentage of GDP is rising toward levels unseen since WWII.

#IMF: #Global #publicdebt climbed to 93.9 percent of GDP in 2025 and is on track to breach 100 percent by 2028—levels never seen in peacetime—marking a turning point for #economicpolicy and #politics

IIMF chart showing the increase in public debt as a percent of GDP in several advanced economies.

#IMF: in 2020, faced with the worst #economic #collapse since the Great Depression, #governments began to borrow extensively. #Advancedeconomy #debt jumped by tens of percentage points of GDP; in some countries it exceeded 120 percent
#governmentdebt #publicdebt #governmetborrowing

Armenia’s nuclear choice carries heavy debt trade-offs, says GlobalSource Armenia’s prospective shift towards US-backed SMR technology could add as much as 30% of GDP to public debt in a worst-case scenario, GlobalSource Partners warns.

Armenia’s prospective shift towards US-backed SMR technology could add as much as 30% of GDP to public debt in a worst-case scenario, GlobalSource Partners warns. Bne IntelliNews #ArmeniaNuclear #SMRTechnology #DebtTradeOffs #PublicDebt #EnergyPolicy

🎙️The Budgetary Challenge of #AdvancedEconomies: Is an Impasse Inevitable?
Between rising interest rates, an ageing population, and massive rearmament needs, the budgetary equation for developed nations is becoming increasingly complex.
🎧 The full podcast 👉 bnpp.lk/E2qLJ0
#PublicDebt

County outlines bond capacity and Ashley Elementary funding gap as schools finalize estimates Debt staff told commissioners Forsyth County will retire roughly $54.2 million in general‑obligation bonds this fiscal year and has two‑thirds bond capacity; identified funding leaves an estimated $3.4 million gap on the Ashley Elementary project pending the school system's construction estimate due in early March.

Forsyth County is facing a $3.4 million funding gap for Ashley Elementary as it prepares for a crucial bond referendum—will they bridge the gap in time?

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#ForsythCounty #NC #PublicDebt #CitizenPortal #EducationFunding #SchoolConstruction #ForsythCountySchools

Allegiant Stadium far outperformed attendance forecasts, officials say; $621M in bonds remain outstanding Las Vegas Stadium Authority and LVCVA officials told the Revenue committee that Allegiant Stadium produced far more out-of-state visitors and larger economic impact than 2016 projections, but most operating revenue accrues to the tenant and about $621 million of original financing remains outstanding. Debt-service mechanics and capital reserve rules were explained.

Allegiant Stadium has shattered attendance expectations, bringing in nearly four times the projected economic impact, but $621 million in public debt still looms large.

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#NV #NevadaStadiums #PublicDebt #TourismGrowth #CitizenPortal #EconomicImpact

The record gold price reflects a deeper problem than recent global instability | The-14 Record gold prices signal eroding trust in monetary systems, not panic, as markets question long-term credibility of central banks, debt, and global policy frameworks.

The record gold price reflects a deeper problem than recent global instability
#Gold #GoldPrices #Economy #MonetaryPolicy #Dollar #CentralBanks #Inflation #PublicDebt #FinancialStability #EconomicCrisis #Geopolitics #SafeHaven #Markets #TrustInMoney
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Alt description: An infographic with a dark, starry sky background. At the top left corner, the text "HUZAIFA YAQOOB" is displayed. Central to the image is a grey, three-dimensional map of Pakistan with a glowing red border. A large, red, upward-pointing arrow moves across the map, symbolizing an increase. Below the map, a headline reads: "PAKISTAN'S PUBLIC DEBT SOARS TO A RECORD RS 80.5 TRILLION," with the words "PUBLIC DEBT" and "RS 80.5 TRILLION" highlighted in blue boxes. A paragraph of white text follows: "The Ministry of Finance has released updated figures revealing that the country's total public debt reached Rs 80.5 Trillion by June 2025. This marks a significant increase from the Rs 71.2 Trillion recorded in June 2024, reflecting the growing scale of the national debt stock over the last fiscal year." At the bottom of the infographic are social media icons for Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube, followed by the handle "| /@huzaifayaqob".

🚨 Economic Alert: Pakistan’s public debt has surged to a record Rs 80.5 Trillion! 📉

Official data confirms the total debt stock increased from Rs 71.2 Trillion the previous year to this new high by June 2025

Follow @huzaifayaqob for daily updates & check comments for links!

#Pakistan #PublicDebt

In sub-Saharan Africa, #PublicDebt stabilises but vulnerabilities increase.

Net Lng Term External Public Debt Flows By Creditor.

▶️ In sub-Saharan Africa, #PublicDebt stabilises but vulnerabilities increase.
Sub-Saharan Africa went through a tumultuous period between 2020 and 2024, marked by economic shocks that weakened its #PublicFinances.
Watch Lucas Plé's analysis on EcoTV The Graph 👉 bnpp.lk/bmpZPo

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Deputy Speaker Elias Bou Saab criticized Lebanon's budget for inefficiency, lacking a clearance account and economic vision. He pointed to excessive salary allocations and unacknowledged public debt, threatening depositors' recovery.

#Lebanon #Budget #PublicDebt

The imperative of debt transparency - OMFIF Sovereign debt scholar Anna Gelpern, Scott K. Ginsburg professor of law and international finance at Georgetown University, joins Mark Sobel, US chair at OMFIF, to discuss the theory of the case for d...

Professor Anna Gelpern joins Mark Sobel, US chair at OMFIF, to discuss debt transparency, public debt disclosure and the impact of poor disclosure on low-income countries and emerging markets. #PublicDebt #Debt #PublicDebtIsPublic

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BasisPointInsight.com - State Finances are India’s New Macroeconomic Frontier by Duvvuri Subbarao India’s fiscal story can no longer be read through the Union Budget alone. State borrowing and spending now shape growth, interest rates and macroeconomic stability. by Duvvuri Subbarao, BasisPointIns...

4/4 Growth, borrowing costs and stability will increasingly depend on how state finances are managed—how they spend, how transparently they borrow, and how closely fiscal choices are coordinated across levels of government.

Read Subbarao’s column for BasisPoint 👇

#PublicDebt

Why Hume is better at explaining modern capitalism than Marx | Aeon Essays In 1752, David Hume discerned that wealth was becoming untethered from land. Here lies the origin of our political divisions

“ #Hume was not the only person to notice the vertiginous rise in #publicdebt and its potential to disrupt #socialorder …” aeon.co/essays/why-h... #capitalism

OUTLOOK 2026 Nigeria Nigeria enters 2026 having completed the most far-reaching macroeconomic reset in decades, but public debt has risen rapidly, and social indicators remain fragile.

Nigeria enters 2026 having completed the most far-reaching macroeconomic reset in decades, but public debt has risen rapidly, and social indicators remain fragile. Bne IntelliNews #Nigeria #Economy #Macroeconomics #PublicDebt #SocialIndicators

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MP Razi Haj from the "Strong Republic" bloc affirmed President Joseph Aoun's support for exclusive arms ownership in Lebanon, criticizing Hezbollah's interpretation of "containment." He also highlighted issues in public debt restructuring and state accountability. #Lebanon #Hezbollah #PublicDebt

This paper by A. Mukhamediyeva contributes to the existing literature by providing new empirical evidence on the relationship between public debt policy and sustainable development in Central Asia.
🔗Read full article here and share your thoughts: jcas-journal.com/index.php/jc...

#SDGs #PublicDebt

When public debt is hidden, citizens pay the price.

Learn more about the harm of confidentiality clauses in public debt agreements and explore recommendations in our new publication with NDI and @anticorruption.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/public-debt-brief

#publicdebt #opengov #fiscalopenness

Conference | Economic Research Global Economy: Looking back at 2025, looking ahead to 2026

✨Not to be missed | Our economists take stock of the global economic situation at a dedicated conference.
Watch the replay of our latest conference on our website 👉 bnpp.lk/o4V1K0
#Economy #Growth #FiscalPolicy #MonetaryPolicy #PublicDebt #Tariffs #EmergingMarkets #AdvancedEconomies

🇹🇷 Türkiye's TMSF Seizes Beşiktaş Municipality Assets Over Debt

#Beşiktaş #Istanbul 🇹🇷#Türkiye 🔖 #municipalfinance #legalaction #publicdebt #AzizİhsanAktaş #İsmailSaymaz #TasarrufMevd...

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The three bubble problem: AI, crypto and debt We may be on the edge of a triple financial bubble - one that could reshape the global #economy. Historical analogies abound, but contending with three market distortions at once is rare.

#Politics #PublicDebt #Uncertainty

www.weforum.org/stories/2025...

🔁 Full circle
In his last editorial for #EcoWeek, William De Vijlder expresses surprise at the return of debates on #PublicDebt and #Equity #MarketValuation 40 years after he started out in #Banking and #Asset management.
📈 He reminds us of the importance of #BudgetaryDiscipline.
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