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Jun 2025
20m 16s

Is a US fiscal crisis ahead?

GOLDMAN SACHS
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Concerns about the fiscal trajectory of the US are nothing new. But is this time different? And what could a fiscal crisis look like? Economist Kenneth Rogoff and historian Niall Ferguson discuss with Allison Nathan. This episode explores the latest Top of Mind report. This episode was recorded on May 30, June 5, and June 17, 2025. Learn more about your ... Show More
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