debt

Why are the US and Israel drowning in debt?

The US debt crisis is far more serious. But for us who live in Israel, our borrow-spend-borrow habit spells big trouble.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
16/06/2023

US debt ceiling crisis averted, but is bipartisanship still possible? - opinion

Bipartisan concessions from Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy averted the debt ceiling crisis, sparking anger from the extremes of both parties. Could this be a precedent?

Biden, McCarthy have tentative US debt ceiling deal

Biden and McCarthy held a 90-minute phone call earlier on Saturday evening to discuss the deal.

By REUTERS
28/05/2023

Biden, McCarthy appear near two-year deal on US debt ceiling as default looms

The White House is considering scaling back its plan to boost funding at the Internal Revenue Service to hire more auditors and target wealthy Americans, the official said.

By REUTERS
26/05/2023

US dollar dominance to persist for decades despite challenges - Moody's

"The greatest near-term danger to the dollar's position stems from the risk of confidence-sapping policy mistakes by the US  authorities themselves," Moody analysts wrote.

By REUTERS
25/05/2023

Iran's debt burden has rocketed into the millions - report

Iran's increased isolation only contributes to the nation's economic downfall.

Biden, House Republicans seek debt-ceiling deal as US default looms

Two opposing sides of the US government appear to have different ideas of how debt ceiling conversations are going.

By REUTERS
15/05/2023

WeWork adopts shareholder rights plan to protect ability to reduce future tax bills

WeWork struck deals to cut debt by about $1.5 billion and extend the date of some maturities in a bid to preserve cash.

By REUTERS
07/04/2023

More than half of IDF lone soldiers in financial debt, says army

David Bitan: “We have a very deep appreciation for the contribution of the lone soldiers to our country and we certainly will not leave them to face the debts and the banking system alone.”

22/03/2023

Abraham Accords create new opportunities for Israel-Bangladesh cooperation - opinion

The Abraham Accords have created new opportunities for future cooperation with Israel in sectors that are strategic for Bangladesh, such as Agritech, food safety, climatech and cyber defense.

By JOSEPH ROZEN
05/03/2023
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