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From CBO Projects US Deficits Will Worsen Under Donald Trump's Policies

How could CBO projections of worsening national deficits affect the Federal Open Market Committee?

Likely What happens if… A possibility worth considering, not a forecast.

Worsening deficits could force FOMC to adjust monetary policy The Congressional Budget Office projects that policies enacted by Donald Trump, such as big subsidies to farmers and an additional $5,000 tax rebate, will lead to worsening national deficits. This fiscal strain drives massive competition for US debt, which in turn is driving up interest rates across the economy. Since CBO forecasts serve as key inputs informing the Federal Open Market Committee's monetary policy decisions, the increasing fiscal instability and rising debt costs could necessitate a change in the FOMC's policy stance.

Reported by 1 independent outlet Written Oct 24
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The facts so far

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  • The Congressional Budget Office projects deficits will drive overall federal debt to 155pc of GDP in 30 years if no changes are made.aol.com
  • Donald Trump has promised big subsidies to farmers and an additional $5,000 payment or tax rebate to all Americans.aol.com
  • Massive competition for debt is driving up interest rates more or less everywhere.aol.com
  • CBO forecasts serve as key inputs informing FOMC's monetary policy decisions.aol.com

Why it matters

The US federal government currently relies on the dollar's 'exorbitant privilege' to fund itself, but this advantage is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. The massive debt load and worsening deficits threaten to provoke fiscal crises in multiple jurisdictions, putting pressure on the stability of the global financial system.

This fiscal instability is not isolated. The reports note that many traditional buyers of US Treasuries, including foreign governments and central banks, are in retreat, leaving the market dependent on domestic investors and heavily leveraged international hedge funds.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the US government implement fiscal consolidation measures to offset the deficit increases?
  • How will the FOMC balance the need to manage rising debt costs against supporting economic growth?

What would change this answer

Foreign central banks return to buying US TreasuriesThe competition for debt would ease, potentially slowing the rise in interest rates and reducing pressure on the FOMC.
Trump's administration reverses its proposed subsidies and tax rebatesThe rate of deficit worsening would slow, easing the fiscal pressure on the debt markets and the FOMC.

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