If Germany has learned anything from its history, this is the time to make full employment the North Star of fiscal policy. https://t.co/K2SjgXDcng #Germany #FiscalPolicy #FullEmployment #DE
🇨🇳 Fiscal Push to Accelerate #China’s Local Bond Offers in June - CSJ ➡ China’s local government bond issuance is poised to accelerate in June, with policymakers stepping up fiscal support to shore up growth at the end of the quarter, China Securities Journal reports on #China #LocalBonds #FiscalPolicy #CN
The article discusses the alarming milestone of U.S. federal debt surpassing 100% of GDP, highlighting that despite concerns raised by deficit hawks, there has been minimal public and political reaction, as financial pressures continue to grow without substantial reform or action, prompting questions about the sustainability of such debt levels in the future. #DebtCrisis #FiscalPolicy #EconomicGrowth #US #JP #IT #SE
U.S. Debt Is Now Bigger Than the Economy. That's Not the Real Problem.
The article discusses the alarming rise of the U.S. federal debt, which recently surpassed 100% of GDP, and highlights the prevailing lack of public and political concern despite the potential long-term economic consequences and the challenge posed by increasing interest payments on the debt amid rising Treasury yields. #Debt #Economy #FiscalPolicy #USA #JPN #ITA #SWE
U.S. Debt Is Now Bigger Than the Economy. That's Not the Real Problem.
Despite reaching a concerning milestone of federal debt exceeding 100% of GDP, many Americans remain unalarmed, as evident from ongoing government spending plans and lack of substantial political action, prompting questions about the sustainability of U.S. debt levels in the face of rising interest rates and mounting obligations. #DebtCrisis #FiscalPolicy #EconomicGrowth #USA #JP #IT #SE
U.S. Debt Is Now Bigger Than the Economy. That's Not the Real Problem.
The recent milestone of the U.S. federal debt surpassing 100% of GDP has raised alarms among deficit hawks, but it has largely failed to catalyze significant political action or public concern, even as projected debt levels continue to rise unsustainably. #EconomicCrisis #FederalDebt #FiscalPolicy #US #JP #IT #SE
U.S. Debt Is Now Bigger Than the Economy. That's Not the Real Problem.
The article discusses the alarming milestone of the U.S. federal debt surpassing 100% of GDP, highlighting the lack of public and political concern despite the ongoing growth of debt due to factors such as past financial crises and rising entitlement costs, while underscoring that meaningful action to address the issue is increasingly elusive. #DebtManagement #FiscalPolicy #EconomicGrowth #USA #JP #IT #SE
U.S. Debt Is Now Bigger Than the Economy. That's Not the Real Problem.
The article discusses the alarming rise of the U.S. federal debt surpassing 100% of GDP, highlighting the lack of public and political urgency to address this issue despite warnings from deficit hawks, who fear a worsening fiscal trajectory that could lead to significant long-term financial repercussions. #PublicDebt #FiscalPolicy #EconomicStability #US #JP #IT #SE
U.S. Debt Is Now Bigger Than the Economy. That's Not the Real Problem.
As the war in Iran continues, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Indians to practice austerity measures reminiscent of the pandemic era to mitigate economic pressures from rising fuel costs, amidst concerns over India's increasing dollar demand due to heavy oil imports and foreign investor withdrawals, signaling potential vulnerabilities in the country's financial stability. #IndiaEconomy #GeopoliticalImpacts #FiscalPolicy #IN #IR
Indian economy: Why Modi wants Indians to buy less gold and travel less
Among the many methods that allow this to be done with a bit of political will is the universal tax, which we managed to have adopted in the first reading of the latest budget, allowing the taxation of activity carried out in France based on the profit/revenue ratio. (translated)
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Speculation regarding the potential departure of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer following poor election results has led to a significant rise in bond yields, with concerns that a left-leaning successor might exacerbate fiscal challenges through expansive spending, though the new leader may navigate this landscape cautiously due to the memory of past financial turmoil. #UKPolitics #BondMarket #FiscalPolicy #GB #IR
How Keir Starmer's successor can tame markets
The EU is negotiating its largest budget ever for the Multiannual Financial Framework covering 2028-2034, with a proposed €1.8 trillion from the European Commission, a €1.96 trillion request from Parliament, and significant allocations towards defense amid competing priorities that leave farmers, poorer regions, and civil society organisations receiving less. #EUBudget #FiscalPolicy #EUnegotiations #EU #CZ #SI #PT #DE #NL #SE #AT #RU #UA
The EU's record €2 trillion budget: who wins, who loses?
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Britain's long-dated government borrowing costs have reached their highest levels since 1998 due to concerns about potential leadership changes weakening fiscal discipline, compounded by rising inflation pressures from global events, leading to increased demands for higher returns from bond investors, known as "bond vigilantes," who are reacting to elevated debt levels and perceived loose fiscal policies. #BondMarket #FiscalPolicy #Inflation #GB #US #FR #DE #JP #RU #IR
Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?
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Britain's long-term government borrowing costs have surged to their highest levels since 1998 due to concerns over potential leadership changes affecting fiscal discipline, compounded by rising inflation from geopolitical tensions, leading bond investors—termed "bond vigilantes"—to demand higher compensation for perceived risks associated with elevated national debt levels. #BondMarkets #FiscalPolicy #EconomicStability #UK #US #FR #DE #JP #RU #IR
Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?
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Britain's long-term government borrowing costs have reached their highest levels since 1998 due to concerns over potential leadership changes weakening fiscal discipline, amid rising global borrowing costs and heightened inflation fears linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. #GovernmentDebt #BondMarkets #FiscalPolicy #GB #US #FR #JP #DE #RU #IR #G7 #OECD
Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?
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Britain's long-term government borrowing costs have reached their highest levels since 1998 due to concerns over potential leadership changes impacting fiscal discipline, compounded by rising inflation fears from geopolitical tensions, prompting bond investors to demand stricter fiscal accountability from governments worldwide. #BondMarket #FiscalPolicy #GovernmentDebt #GB #US #FR #JP #DE #RU #IR
Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?
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Britain's long-dated government borrowing costs have reached their highest levels since 1998 amid concerns over potential leadership changes and fiscal discipline, as rising oil prices from the U.S.-Israeli conflict exacerbate inflation fears and bond investors demand higher compensation due to increasing debt levels across advanced economies. #BondMarket #FiscalPolicy #Inflation #GB #US #FR #JP #DE #RU #IR
Who are the 'bond vigilantes' exacting a price from Britain's government?
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Long-dated UK borrowing costs soared to their highest levels in nearly 30 years, while the pound and stock markets fell amid concerns about a potential leadership change that could lead to increased fiscal spending under a more left-wing successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is consulting on his future following significant political pressure after local election losses. #UKEconomy #FiscalPolicy #LeadershipCrisis #UK #EU #IR #US
Long-term UK borrowing costs rise to highest since 1998, sterling slumps as Starmer's future in doubt
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UK borrowing costs hit a nearly 30-year high and the pound fell as investors reacted to potential leadership change amidst concerns over increased fiscal spending under a possible successor to Keir Starmer, who faces pressure to resign after recent election defeats. #UKEconomy #FiscalPolicy #LeadershipChange #GB #EU #IR
Long-term UK borrowing costs rise to highest since 1998, sterling slumps as Starmer's future in doubt
On May 18, the EU Parliament will formally demand an additional €200 billion for the 2028-2034 budget, threatening to veto the entire financial plan amid tensions with net contributors like Germany and the Netherlands, as well as calls for a balance between defense and traditional funding areas, which could disrupt the proposed €2 trillion budget set to commence the next funding cycle. #EUBudget #EuropeanParliament #FiscalPolicy #EU #FR #DE #NL #PL #IT #ES #BG #RO #CY
EU's €2 trillion budget talks risk becoming ugly and delayed
