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US deficit is a ‘ticking time bomb’, Citadel Securities President says

CITADEL Securities President Jim Esposito said the US deficit and mounting government debt levels are a “ticking time bomb,” adding his voice to the chorus of financial executives soundings warnings a...

A Republican sweep in November is expected to pose the greatest risk to bonds by expanding Trump's ability to implement his agenda, some of which is expected to contribute to higher inflation.
Wealth

Bigger debt loads and erratic politics haunt bond markets

There is anxiety about the fiscal path as governments are squeezed by high interest costs and elections cast uncertainty

“A moderately restrictive fiscal policy not only acts as a brake on inflation. It also makes it possible to create sustainable scope for investment,” says German Finance Minister Christian Lindner.
International

German deficit forecast at 1.75% in 2024, says stability council

The structural government deficit is expected to be around 1.25 per cent of GDP in 2024, falling to around 0.75 per cent in 2025

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