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Fiscal Deficit

Smart thinking for fiscal balance
Article
/ 25 May 2018

Smart thinking for fiscal balance

A mix of tax increases and expenditure cuts are essential for long-term growth

By Sabelo Mtantato
Time ticking for Senate deal on US debt limit
Article
/ 15 October 2013

Time ticking for Senate deal on US debt limit

US senate leaders are racing against the clock to reach an agreement before the country’s borrowing authority runs out next week.

By Staff Reporter
Obama: US can’t afford more showdowns over debt, deficits
Article
/ 5 January 2013

Obama: US can’t afford more showdowns over debt, deficits

Fresh from the legislative fight to prevent a "fiscal cliff", President Barack Obama has warned that the US could not afford further budget showdowns.

By Jeff Mason
Who’s afraid of the big bad cliff?
Article
/ 17 November 2012

Who’s afraid of the big bad cliff?

With the United States election now over, the world waits with bated breath to see how the country will address its looming "fiscal cliff".

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 24 February 2012

Don’t smile, you’re being mugged

High taxes on investments has left taxpayers in a bad position.

By Maya Fisher French
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/ 15 September 2009

Gordhan: Fiscal deficit will be ‘considerably’ higher

SA’s fiscal deficit will be considerably higher this financial year due to a widening tax shortfall, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter

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