IMF says tariff revenue will reduce U.S. deficit from $2.6 trillion to $2.3 trillion — We need spending cuts, congress. Notice the final paragraph, bond market vigilantes will punish U.S. Treasuries.

The IMF projects the overall U.S. federal deficit will dip to 6.5% of gross domestic product this year, down from 7.3% in 2024 The multinational fund cited increased tariff revenues for the decline The IMF highlighted uncertainty surrounding the rollout …

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US bond market surges as investors reduce bets on Trump victory

US bond markets are rallying as investors scaled back bets on Donald Trump winning the presidential election. Meanwhile, an ABC News and Ipsos poll gave the Democratic candidate a 49pc to 46pc edge across the nation https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/11/04/ftse-100-markets-latest-news-uk-budget-us-election/ US bond market …

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How will Europe reduce fiscal deficits amid accelerating deindustrialization and looming pension and healthcare crises in Germany, Italy, and Spain?

Can someone explain how fiscal deficits in Europe will be reduced as we go forward given accelerating deindustrialization and upcoming pensions and healthcare entitlements demographics crisis in Germany, Italy and Spain? pic.twitter.com/ZTpb3ctJbG — Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) July 4, 2024 …

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