Investment Trends - Investors are heavily investing in an ETF focused on the shortest-maturity US government debt [1]

Government Debt Management Strategies - When countries face excessive debt, governments are likely to devalue their currency and lower interest rates [1] - Devaluing currency is a subtle method for governments to reduce wealth, as it makes goods cheaper in markets and stimulates the economy [2][3] - Lowering interest rates is stimulative [3] Risks and Alternatives - Devaluing currency reduces buying power because the value of the currency is less [3] - Balancing the budget is an alternative to devaluing currency for offsetting debt problems [4]

UK Gilt Market - UK gilt yields have eased for now after a burst of drama in the House of Commons [1] Government Fiscal Policy - The Labour government faces making some hard choices in the long run [1] - The key question is whether the Labour government can make those hard choices stick [1]

We are now joined by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Betts. And just as the Senate has begun voting on what's known as the big, beautiful bill. You look at the latest version of the tax bill.The big question that remains is the GOP holdouts. What kind of deal can be cut with those holdouts. And what are you and the president prepared to offer for support.Well, I'm confident that the bill is going to progress, as is over the next few hours, and it'll be on the president's desk to sign on July 4th. So the Senat ...

Are U.S. Treasuries losing their safe-haven appeal? On this episode of Market Sense, we discuss the recent selloff happening in long-term Treasurys and the ripple effect it can have on global markets. Plus, we’ll take a closer look at the current fiscal policy and what more government debt could mean for this already volatile market. Topics covered: • Bond market • Treasurys • Tariffs, taxes and government debt • Interest rates 02:25: Market Rally in May 004:47: Does May Rally have legs? 06:38: Bond market ...

Economic Sentiment - 51% of voters believe the economy is strong, an increase of 5 points since April 2025 [1] - 42% of voters feel the country is on the right track, up 3 points from April 2025 [6] - 34% of voters report their personal financial situation is improving, while 39% say it is worsening, marking the lowest percentage since October 2021 [6] Approval Ratings - President Trump's approval rating stands at 47%, with 87% of Republican voters approving [2] - The Republican Party's approval rating is at 52%, the highest since March 2023, while the Democratic Party's approval is at 42% [6] Policy Support - Majority support for Trump's immigration policies and government efficiency, with 84% favoring lower prescription drug prices for Medicare recipients [5][6] - 70% of voters support raising the top income tax rate, while 63% favor actions to close the Southern border [6][11] Tariff and Trade Opinions - Voters are split on Trump's tariff policies, with 57% believing they are harming the economy [11] - 60% of voters think the U.S. has been taken advantage of in trade [11] International Relations - 59% of voters support Trump's relations with Saudi Arabia, while 62% express ethical concerns regarding Trump's acceptance of a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar [11] - 62% of voters believe the Trump administration should continue providing weaponry to Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia [18]