Group 1 - The Federal Reserve may consider interest rate cuts in the second half of 2025 if tariffs remain around 10% [1] - The ongoing trade tensions have created a dilemma for the Federal Reserve, balancing between persistent inflation data and market volatility caused by tariffs [3] - The U.S. market experienced a significant downturn on May 21, with a sharp rise in bond yields, a drop in stock prices, and the dollar index falling below 100 [4] Group 2 - The long-standing debt issues have been exacerbated by the trade tensions, leading to increased scrutiny on the Federal Reserve's role in stabilizing the market [5] - The weak auction of 20-year U.S. Treasury bonds on May 22 resulted in a "triple whammy" effect on stocks, bonds, and currencies, with the S&P 500 index dropping nearly 1.6% [7] - The auction's final yield of 5.047% marked a significant increase from previous rates, indicating a lack of demand and raising concerns about the U.S. fiscal situation [8] Group 3 - The recent surge in U.S. Treasury yields has raised fears among investors regarding the government's fiscal health and monetary policy [8] - The ongoing trade war has revealed underlying issues in the U.S. economy, with tariff revenues not keeping pace with rising national debt [9] - The proposed tax cuts are expected to further pressure the U.S. debt situation, with potential implications for the bond market [10] Group 4 - The anticipated tax legislation is projected to reduce household tax burdens significantly, which could impact the fiscal deficit and bond market reactions [11] - The recent rebound in U.S. stocks has raised questions about the sustainability of this rally amid ongoing geopolitical risks and rising federal spending [12] - Investors are advised to be cautious with dollar assets as the market navigates through the current volatility, with a potential shift towards safe-haven assets like gold and yen [13][14]

Group 1 - The core point of the news is the passage of Trump's comprehensive tax reduction bill, known as the "Beautiful Bill," by the U.S. House Budget Committee, marking a significant victory for Trump and House Speaker Johnson [1][3] - The bill aims to significantly reduce taxes, cut government spending, ease regulations, and increase border security funding, with a potential vote in the House expected soon [1][3] - The bill is positioned as a landmark legislative achievement for Trump's second term, with Johnson claiming it represents the largest spending cut in over thirty years [3] Group 2 - Trump's tax policies have historically stimulated the economy and employment, but there are concerns about long-term fiscal imbalance and increasing wealth disparity, leading to ongoing debates in both academic and political circles [5] - The bill proposes substantial cuts to the Medicaid program, which could result in over 10 million low-income Americans losing their health insurance coverage [3] - The Senate recently passed a separate bill aimed at eliminating federal taxes on tips for service industry workers, indicating bipartisan support for tax reduction measures [5][7]

Group 1 - The IMF calls for the U.S. to reduce its fiscal deficit in light of rising debt burdens, emphasizing that the current deficit is too large [1][2] - Moody's has downgraded the U.S. credit rating due to concerns over increasing debt, with projections indicating that the deficit-to-GDP ratio could rise from 6.4% last year to nearly 9% by 2035 if proposed tax cuts are implemented [1][2] - The U.S. Treasury Secretary attributes the downgrade to the previous administration's policies and expresses a commitment to reducing the deficit-to-GDP ratio to 3% before the end of the Trump administration [1][2] Group 2 - The U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to reach 98% in the fiscal year 2024, up from 73% a decade ago, indicating a continuous rise in debt levels [2] - Despite expectations of a decrease in the fiscal deficit due to rising tariff revenues, these forecasts do not account for the potential impacts of Trump's tax cut proposals currently under congressional review [2][4] - Concerns over the deficit and Moody's downgrade have led to a weakening of the dollar and a rise in U.S. Treasury yields, with the 10-year Treasury yield reaching 5.04%, the highest level in 2023 [3][4] Group 3 - The expansion of the deficit implies that the government will need to issue more bonds, raising questions about the stability of the U.S. market among domestic and international investors [4] - The IMF has revised down its economic growth forecast for the U.S. in 2025 to 1.8% and for global growth to 2.8%, factoring in the effects of Trump's tariffs [4] - Recent announcements of significant tariff reductions between the U.S. and China are seen as positive developments, although the actual tariff rates remain higher than last year, and uncertainties persist regarding the implementation of new tax rates [5]

19 May 2025 | 8:51AM EDT US Economics Analyst A Slightly Larger Tax Cut Still Won't Offset the Drag From Tariffs (Phillips) Jan Hatzius +1(212)902-0394 | jan.hatzius@gs.com Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Alec Phillips +1(202)637-3746 | alec.phillips@gs.com Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC David Mericle +1(212)357-2619 | david.mericle@gs.com Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Ronnie Walker +1(917)343-4543 | ronnie.walker@gs.com Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Manuel Abecasis +1(212)902-8357 | manuel.abecasis@gs.com Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Inv ...

Group 1 - The core issue driving the recent downgrade of the US credit rating is the ongoing fiscal imbalance in the country [1][10] - The 30-year US Treasury yield has surpassed 5%, indicating rising concerns in the market [2][10] - Moody's downgrade of the US credit rating has raised questions about the sustainability of US debt, with foreign investors showing reduced demand for US Treasuries [2][9] Group 2 - As of March, foreign investors held a total of $9.05 trillion in US Treasuries, with Japan as the largest holder at $1.13 trillion, while China's holdings decreased by $18.9 billion to $765 billion [6][7] - The recent TIC data shows a significant increase in foreign holdings of US Treasuries, up over $233 billion from February, but China's position has slipped to third place [6][7] - The market has experienced a notable sell-off in US Treasuries, particularly influenced by concerns over the Trump administration's tariff policies and their impact on fiscal sustainability [9][12] Group 3 - The proposed tax reform plan by the Trump administration has faced significant hurdles, with a recent vote in the House Budget Committee resulting in a defeat, highlighting internal party divisions [11][12] - The potential delay in the tax reform process raises concerns about the future trajectory of US fiscal policy and its implications for the economy [12][13] - Analysts suggest that the focus may shift from tariffs to the progress of tax reform, which could further influence investor sentiment towards US Treasuries [13]

Group 1: Market Quotes - Shanghai gold futures (Au) dropped 0.38% to 749.00 yuan/gram, and Shanghai silver futures (Ag) dropped 0.15% to 8093.00 yuan/kilogram; COMEX gold rose 1.54% to 3235.90 US dollars/ounce, and COMEX silver rose 0.67% to 32.57 US dollars/ounce; the US 10-year Treasury yield was reported at 4.43%, and the US dollar index was reported at 100.76 [1] - The closing price of Au(T+D) was 746.98 yuan/gram, up 1.58% from the previous trading day; the closing price of Ag(T+D) was 8062.00 yuan/kilogram, up 1.19% from the previous trading day. The closing price of London gold was 3182.95 US dollars/ounce, down 0.25% from the previous trading day; the closing price of London silver was 32.14 US dollars/ounce, up 0.16% from the previous trading day [4] Group 2: Market Outlook - The Trump administration's tax - cut policy brings concerns about US residents' medical insurance. The tax - cut bill will reduce taxes by 4 trillion US dollars in the next ten years, cut 1.5 trillion US dollars in spending, and raise the debt ceiling by 4 trillion US dollars. The reduction in medical insurance subsidies will have a negative impact on consumer spending and overall economic growth [1] - Powell indicated that the Fed's monetary policy framework will change, but the current monetary policy expectations are still very hawkish. After Powell's speech, precious metal prices rose briefly, but the market's expectation of Fed rate cuts this year has decreased, which is a negative factor for gold and silver prices [2] Group 3: Strategy Summary - The US economy faces potential recession risks, and the Fed's monetary policy stance is still hawkish. Precious metals are suppressed in the short - term by the reduced expectation of Fed rate cuts [3] - Gold prices are expected to remain weak. The support level of 740 yuan/gram for the main Shanghai gold futures contract is not stable. It is recommended to wait and see, and then focus on the integer support at 700 yuan/gram. The reference operating range for the main Shanghai gold futures contract is 719 - 774 yuan/gram [3] - Silver prices are expected to maintain a range - bound pattern. The reference operating range for the main Shanghai silver futures contract is 7804 - 8286 yuan/kilogram [3] Group 4: Data Summary - For gold, the closing price of COMEX gold (active contract) was 3205.30 US dollars/ounce, down 1.19% from the previous trading day; the trading volume was 24.04 million lots, down 4.17%; the position was 44.08 million lots, down 2.56% [7] - For silver, the closing price of COMEX silver (active contract) was 32.43 US dollars/ounce, down 1.10% from the previous trading day; the position (CFTC latest reporting period: weekly) was 13.83 million lots, down 1.43%; the inventory was 15619 tons, up 0.08% [7]

Core Viewpoint - The internal divisions within the Republican Party have led to the unexpected defeat of a major tax and spending proposal, raising concerns about the timeline for anticipated tax cuts and creating uncertainty in the market [1][2]. Group 1: Internal Divisions - The House Budget Committee voted 21 to 16 against the Republican tax and spending proposal, highlighting significant divisions within the party [2]. - Four hardline Republican representatives joined Democrats in opposing the proposal, indicating a fracture in party unity [2]. - The hardliners demand further cuts to Medicaid and the repeal of green energy tax credits, which complicates the legislative process [2][4]. Group 2: Legislative Implications - The defeat of the proposal is seen as a rare occurrence, as typically such committee votes are procedural steps before a full House vote [2]. - The anticipated legislation, originally expected to be completed by July 4, may now face delays due to these internal conflicts [1][2]. - The Republican leadership is seeking compromises between moderate and hardline factions to move forward with tax reforms [6]. Group 3: Economic Impact - The proposed tax cuts could potentially increase the national debt, which currently stands at $36.2 trillion, by several trillion dollars over the next decade [5]. - The nonpartisan Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that the tax cuts would reduce federal revenue by $3.72 trillion over ten years [5]. - Critics argue that the proposal disproportionately benefits the wealthy while threatening healthcare coverage for millions of Americans [5].

Group 1 - The Trump administration's fluctuating tariff policies have significantly undermined investor confidence in the U.S. government and dollar assets, raising concerns about a potential recession in the U.S. economy [1] - The U.S. Treasury bond market experienced a massive sell-off, leading to a collapse in bond prices and a rapid increase in the yield of the 10-year Treasury bond, which surpassed 4.5% [1] - The proposed tax bill by the House Republicans is expected to cut up to $4.9 trillion in taxes over the next decade, resulting in a projected deficit of $3.7 trillion for the U.S. Treasury [1] Group 2 - Recent trade agreements between the U.S. and China, as well as with the U.K., have somewhat alleviated the current global trade tensions, attracting investors back to U.S. equities and putting pressure on the Treasury bond market [2] - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has emphasized a cautious approach to interest rate cuts, with Goldman Sachs pushing back its forecast for the next rate cut from July to December [2] - Powell's stance on interest rates has contributed to the upward pressure on Treasury yields, further impacting bond prices negatively [2]

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