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Investors describe a pivot to fiscal policy as central banks seem to be out of ammo
Central banks do not have the tools to tackle the supply side shocks facing the global economy
Government spending rises despite Donald Trump’s pledge to eliminate debt
Cheap debt continues to provide little incentive for politicians to cut back
Developed economies face growing calls for fiscal stimulus to boost growth
Budget agency chief says debt is on ‘unsustainable course’ and rising faster than expected
A new budget deal will not address America’s long-term economic health
Agreement raises spending by $320bn but has limited offsetting budget cuts
US president’s administration and Democrats agreed to raise spending by $320bn and to lift debt ceiling
White House strikes a two-year deal to raise the US’s $22tn borrowing limit
Two-year agreement announced by Trump would raise federal spending significantly
Treasury secretary’s warning sets stage for high-stakes showdown over fiscal policy
The trend towards looser fiscal policy could mark the biggest shift in economic thinking in a generation
UK Prime Minister Theresa May secures a revised Brexit deal ahead of a crucial Commo…
President sets the stage for new battle with Congress over immigration
US president moves towards plan after earlier saying he was not ‘happy’ or ‘thrilled’
Congressional Budget Office warns that $3bn in economic activity will never be recovered
Karen Ortiz is one of thousands of Americans who face a long January without a pay cheque
Party aims to pass bills to fund federal agencies as Trump issues invitation for talks
Trump threatens to close border with Mexico in barrage of tweets on wall funding
Fall of 3.7 per cent forecast for next financial year as US sanctions hit home
Treasury secretary seeks to reassure investors on Fed and liquidity after week of heavy losses
White House insists it will not budge on demand for $5bn to fund security measures
Failure to agree a budget deal could furlough hundreds of thousands of workers
