The U.S. national debt reached 100% of gross domestic product for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, hitting the triple-digit mark for the first time since 1946

Surging borrowing lifts the fiscal year-end debt ratio to the highest since 1946. 2026-10-29 13:58:00 Richard Rubin

Continue ReadingThe U.S. national debt reached 100% of gross domestic product for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, hitting the triple-digit mark for the first time since 1946

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged, hours after President Christine Lagarde said she would step down early

France’s bond market is in turmoil, energy prices are surging, and the ECB president’s departure kicks off a consequential leadership shake-up. 2026-10-29 13:15:00 Chelsey Dulaney

Continue ReadingThe European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged, hours after President Christine Lagarde said she would step down early

U.S. economic growth picked up steam in the third quarter, exceeding economists’ expectations amid a surge in business investment and strong consumer spending

Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had expected GDP growth of 3.1% for the July to September period. 2026-10-29 12:51:00 Konrad Putzier

Continue ReadingU.S. economic growth picked up steam in the third quarter, exceeding economists’ expectations amid a surge in business investment and strong consumer spending