Federal Deficit
After America’s 250th, the Debt Conversation Is Still Here
Following America’s 250th anniversary, the economic debate has quickly shifted back to the numbers. The national debt crossed $39 trillion in March 2026, after sitting near $34.6 trillion in March 2025. The Congressional Budget Office projects a $1.9 trillion federal deficit in fiscal year 2026, rising to $3.1 trillion by 2036. CBO also projects net…
Read MoreMonetary Gold Breaking Down America’s Debt, the Dollar’s Decline, and the Rise of Gold W/ Stephen Gardner
Monetary Gold’s David Schroeder joined Steven Gardner for his second appearance, and the two had a wide-ranging conversation about the economy and the direction of the country. They talked about Washington’s nonstop spending, the growing national debt, and how borrowing trillions each year puts pressure on the dollar. Schroeder pointed out that central banks around…
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