最新报道:The US government recorded a $345 billion deficit in August, with $689 billion in spending far exceeding $344 billion in revenue. Key expenditures included $141 billion for Medicare and $134 billion for Social Security, while net interest payments reached $93 billion, now the third-largest federal expense. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates by 25 basis points in September, though past easing has led to higher long-term yields, with the 30-year Treasury currently at 4.7%. Rising inflation risks further complicating fiscal policy. Meanwhile, gold hit a record near $3,670 per ounce, up nearly 40% year-to-date, and Bitcoin surpassed $115,000 as investors seek alternatives amid debt sustainability concerns.