Is The US National Debt Unsustainable? 'We Can't Have A Deficit Of 7% Of The GDP'
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
IMF deputy chief Gita Gopinath highlighted the unsustainable U.S. fiscal deficit, currently at 7% of GDP, with projections showing it remaining above 6% through 2029. The U.S. government debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to rise from 122% to 134% by 2029. Gopinath warned of global economic stability risks and higher borrowing costs due to U.S. debt dynamics. Despite expectations of lower interest rates, the fiscal challenges persist, with the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) experiencing a 9% decline this year.
April 19, 2024 | 3:41 pm
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The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) has seen a 9% decline since the beginning of the year, amid concerns over the U.S. fiscal deficit and debt dynamics.
The negative performance of TLT is directly linked to the broader concerns about the U.S. fiscal deficit and debt levels. As the article highlights the unsustainable U.S. fiscal situation and its potential global impacts, it naturally leads to increased market volatility and investor caution, particularly affecting long-term U.S. Treasury bonds represented by TLT. The mention of TLT's 9% decline this year underscores the immediate market reaction to fiscal and monetary policy concerns.
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