Trump's economic plans face 'highly unusual' bond market as national debt continues to balloon
Published On Jan 19, 2025, 12:00 PM
The article discusses Donald Trump’s incoming challenge of managing a national debt exceeding $36 trillion, significantly raised from $20 trillion when he first took office. The rising percentage of this debt in relation to GDP, which has jumped from 75% to 96%, indicates a potential risk of markets punishing the U.S. government for excessive borrowing. The article also points out rising long-term interest rates despite recent cuts by the Federal Reserve, suggesting a market negative sentiment towards increasing government debt. This situation raises concerns about a possible debt ceiling showdown in Congress and could impede Trump's financial agenda, including tax cut extensions that could add trillions to the debt.
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Given the potential for increased borrowing costs and the political dynamics around the debt ceiling that could lead to a downgrade of U.S. debt, the impact on financial markets could be significant. Investors should watch for fluctuations in interest rates and legislative developments related to the national debt.
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