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Driven by Iran war, #Thai #farm #debtcrisis deepens in test for Anutin government
🧐""Once they won & formed the #government, they disappeared," said Chaon.. Retail diesel prices in #Thailand surged by more than 60% at their peak as a result of the conflict, while #fertiliser costs have risen by more than 30%. "The government is not tackling the problem," Chaon said.. Overall #household #debt in Thailand stands at 86.7% of gross domestic product, among te highest in #Asia"
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thai-farm-debt-crisis-deepens-in-early-test-for-anutins-government

Driven by Iran war, Thai farm debt crisis deepens in test for Anutin government

Diesel prices have risen by more than 60 per cent and fertiliser costs by 30 per cent. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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the spend 5d ago

FYI: Ray Dalio says the US debt machine has passed the point of no return https://thespend.net/ray-dalio-says-the-us-debt-machine-has-passed-the-point-of-no-return/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #RayDalio #USEconomy #DebtCrisis #HedgeFunds #FinancialNews

Ray Dalio says the US debt machine has passed the point of no return

The founder of the world's largest hedge fund told a Bloomberg summit the US is spending $2 trillion more than it earns. Here is the economic logic.

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Headlines Africa Jun 4

Debt Crisis: Senegal turns to the IMF [Business Africa] http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TSt2Ff #DebtCrisis #Senegal #IMF #BrettonWoods #EconomicRecovery

the spend Jun 4

Ray Dalio says the US debt machine has passed the point of no return https://thespend.net/ray-dalio-says-the-us-debt-machine-has-passed-the-point-of-no-return/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #RayDalio #USEconomy #DebtCrisis #Finance #HedgeFunds

Ray Dalio says the US debt machine has passed the point of no return

The founder of the world's largest hedge fund told a Bloomberg summit the US is spending $2 trillion more than it earns. Here is the economic logic.

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Headlines Africa May 28

Africa: 32 African Countries Now Spend More On Debt Servicing Than Healthcare - Experts: [Premium Times] One of the experts said Africa's debt crisis should not be viewed only through economic indicators but through its impact on ordinary citizens http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TSlnTV #Africa #DebtCrisis #Healthcare #EconomicImpact #DebtServicing

the spend May 23

FYI: Japan is cornered and it's everyone's problem https://thespend.net/japan-is-cornered-and-its-everyones-problem/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Japan #Economy #DebtCrisis #FinancialIssues #GlobalEconomy

Japan is cornered and it's everyone's problem

The world's most indebted country is watching its borrowing costs hit records not seen since before the financial crisis. The fallout won't stay in Tokyo.

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the spend May 20

Japan is cornered and it's everyone's problem https://thespend.net/japan-is-cornered-and-its-everyones-problem/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Japan #Economy #DebtCrisis #FinancialStability #GlobalEconomy

Japan is cornered and it's everyone's problem

The world's most indebted country is watching its borrowing costs hit records not seen since before the financial crisis. The fallout won't stay in Tokyo.

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Voteinorout 🇺🇸May 6

The U.S. federal debt has surpassed 100% of GDP, marking a significant fiscal milestone. As of March 31, the debt reached $31.265 trillion, slightly exceeding the GDP of $31.216 trillion. This trend signals ongoing challenges for the nation's financial health. #DebtCrisis⁠
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The debt-to-GDP ratio now stands at 100.2%, up from 99.5% last September. The federal government is running large annual def... https://instagr.am/p/DX_4WoplOtm/

voteinorout on Instagram: "The U.S. federal debt has surpassed 100% of GDP, marking a significant fiscal milestone. As of March 31, the debt reached $31.265 trillion, slightly exceeding the GDP of $31.216 trillion. This trend signals ongoing challenges for the nation's financial health. #DebtCrisis⁠ ⁠ The debt-to-GDP ratio now stands at 100.2%, up from 99.5% last September. The federal government is running large annual deficits, projected at $1.9 trillion this year, with spending at $1.33 for every dollar of revenue. Future figures will depend on economic strength and various fiscal policies.⁠ ⁠ Comment LINK (on instagram) and we will DM you the link to read the full article at https://www.wsj.com/economy/u-s-debt-tops-100-of-gdp-81c013d7⁠ ⁠ --⁠ ⁠ Federal debt now tops 100% of gross domestic product, a potent symbol of the gathering fiscal stresses on the U.S. that have been building for decades. It's on the way toward breaking the record set in the wake of World War II.⁠ ⁠ As of March 31, the country’s publicly held debt was $31.265 trillion, while GDP over the preceding year was $31.216 trillion, according to data released Thursday. That puts the ratio at 100.2%, compared with 99.5% when the last fiscal year ended Sept. 30. That figure will likely climb for the foreseeable future because the federal government is running historically large annual deficits of nearly 6% of GDP, which add to the debt.⁠ ⁠ The government is spending $1.33 for every dollar it collects in revenue, and the budget deficit this year is projected at $1.9 trillion. That is little changed from 2025 as Republicans’ tax cuts kick in before their spending cuts take effect. The final tally will depend on Iran war spending, tariff refunds and the strength of the economy.⁠ ⁠ Read more at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Follow @wsj for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson"

30 likes, 1 comments - voteinorout on May 6, 2026: "The U.S. federal debt has surpassed 100% of GDP, marking a significant fiscal milestone. As of March 31, the debt reached $31.265 trillion, slightly exceeding the GDP of $31.216 trillion. This trend signals ongoing challenges for the nation's financial health. #DebtCrisis⁠ ⁠ The debt-to-GDP ratio now stands at 100.2%, up from 99.5% last September. The federal government is running large annual deficits, projected at $1.9 trillion this year, with spending at $1.33 for every dollar of revenue. Future figures will depend on economic strength and various fiscal policies.⁠ ⁠ Comment LINK (on instagram) and we will DM you the link to read the full article at https://www.wsj.com/economy/u-s-debt-tops-100-of-gdp-81c013d7⁠ ⁠ --⁠ ⁠ Federal debt now tops 100% of gross domestic product, a potent symbol of the gathering fiscal stresses on the U.S. that have been building for decades. It's on the way toward breaking the record set in the wake of World War II.⁠ ⁠ As of March 31, the country’s publicly held debt was $31.265 trillion, while GDP over the preceding year was $31.216 trillion, according to data released Thursday. That puts the ratio at 100.2%, compared with 99.5% when the last fiscal year ended Sept. 30. That figure will likely climb for the foreseeable future because the federal government is running historically large annual deficits of nearly 6% of GDP, which add to the debt.⁠ ⁠ The government is spending $1.33 for every dollar it collects in revenue, and the budget deficit this year is projected at $1.9 trillion. That is little changed from 2025 as Republicans’ tax cuts kick in before their spending cuts take effect. The final tally will depend on Iran war spending, tariff refunds and the strength of the economy.⁠ ⁠ Read more at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Follow @wsj for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson".

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Wendy Apr 28

Every assassination attempt = new budget request. 3rd attempt = vanity ballroom. No empire pays debts before selling "security." #Corruption #SecurityTheater #Assassination #LindseyGraham #USPolitics #DebtCrisis #VanityProject #Congress #TaxPayers

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