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Economist Kenneth Rogoff argues that that the era of dollar dominance may be ending
September 2, 2026US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears
The effective interest rate on 10 years rose to 4.79%, its highest level since January 2025, as oil prices surged.
September 1, 2026US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived
Economists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed $40tn.
August 21, 2026Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
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Is the world giving up on the US dollar?
World Service,·02 Sep 2026,·27 mins Available for over a year America’s national debt recently hit a new milestone of $40 trillion. It is estimated that interest payments on the national debt are no
US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears
US borrowing costs hit a fresh high on Tuesday as renewed strikes in the Middle East pushed up oil prices and heightened concerns over inflation. The effective interest rate on borrowing over 10 year
US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived
Long-term borrowing costs in the US rose again despite an announcement from the government that it would intervene to try to lower them. Earlier this week, the Treasury Department said it would buy b
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
What with a 250th birthday, Taylor Swift's wedding and the football World Cup, Americans could be forgiven for taking their eye off the ball this summer. But signs of economic trouble have been build