Scott Bessent’s 3-3-3 plan will turn out more like 2-6-0
Published On Jan 16, 2025, 4:38 PM
Scott Bessent's ambitious economic plan, called the '3-3-3' plan, aims for an annual GDP growth of 3%, budget deficits at 3% of GDP, and an increase in domestic oil production by 3 million barrels per day. Analysts believe these targets are unrealistic, predicting GDP growth around 2%, budget deficits increasing to about 6%, and minimal changes in oil production. Concerns include a slowing population growth, high national debt, and a reluctance from oil producers to increase supply due to past profitability issues.
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Given the sentiment and analysis of the economic forecast, there seems to be a lack of confidence in achieving Bessent's targets, which may influence market perceptions negatively. The focus on budget deficits and growth suggests potential struggles for sectors reliant on economic expansion.
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