Market Analysis
Why Did the U.S. Deficit Hit $2 Trillion in 2026?
TL;DR: The federal deficit came in just shy of $2 trillion in fiscal 2026, about 6.1% of GDP, according to CNBC . For investors, the channel is Treasury yields, which set the bar every private deal h…
Jeff Barnes, MBA··4 min read
Alternative Investments
US Runs $5.5B Daily Deficit as Dimon Warns of Worse
TL;DR: Every day, Washington spends about $5.5 billion more than it collects, 24/7 Wall St. reported on October 21, 2026. In the same report, BlackRock's Larry Fink says he expects higher interest ra…
Jeff Barnes, MBA··5 min read