Billionaire investor Wes Edens' New Fortress Energy has tapped Houlihan Lokey for advice in anticipation of talks with creditors to cut its debt load https://t.co/sgd3eZdvzX ...

Josh, it's good to have you back. Welcome. Nice to see you, too.Are you surprised at the resilience of the overall market and economy to these higher tariff rates. Not especially, to tell you the truth. Um, I think when I was last on the show, I think I was I had finally come on to the view that rates were finally going to start to come down because it seemed like we were seeing some easing up of inflation.We're seeing a few signs of a little bit of softness and it seemed like it was time. And also there wa ...

Malawi’s debt bill this year will be $2 billion more than what it holds in foreign reserves, according to the IMF https://t.co/ez09wC161L ...

Economic Outlook & Monetary Policy - The possibility of Federal Reserve rate cuts is decreasing due to a strong stock market and overall healthy economy [1][2] - The market's expectation for September has shifted from a 25 basis points rate cut to no change [2] - Short-term rate adjustments by the Federal Reserve aim to stimulate the economy, but fiscal challenges require attention [8][9] US Fiscal Challenges - The 30-year Treasury yield has reached 5%, the highest since 2007, indicating increased borrowing costs for the US government [3][4] - The US has $36 trillion in debt with an average interest rate of 33%, resulting in $12 trillion annual interest expense [5][6] - A rise in average interest rate to 5% on the debt could increase annual interest expense to nearly $2 trillion [6] - The US faces a fiscal crisis due to rising interest rates and continuous deficit spending [7] Deficit & Potential Solutions - The deficit's impact is now significant due to rising interest rates [11] - At current deficit levels, refinancing debt at current rates could lead to interest spending exceeding major expenditures like Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, or the military [12] - Potential solutions involve slowing government spending, increasing revenue (including considering consumption taxes), and deregulation to stimulate economic growth [14][16]

Indonesia’s plan to issue its first Australian dollar-denominated debt next month has piqued investor interest, though questions mount on how it’ll fit into local managers’ portfolios https://t.co/0mZUvgJmmP ...

Core Argument - The financial industry's modern financial planning paradigm is flawed, necessitating a shift towards utilizing natural laws of prosperity for financial prediction and certainty [3][4] - The industry advocates for discovering and applying universal, timeless natural laws of money to guide financial decisions [4][5] Key Principles for Financial Well-being - The industry emphasizes the importance of paying oneself first, allocating a portion of income before other expenses, echoing practices from ancient civilizations to modern times [7][8][9] - The industry promotes staying out of consumer debt to maintain financial freedom and peace of mind, distinguishing it from leveraging debt for asset acquisition [11][12][13] - The industry stresses protecting assets from loss as a fundamental goal, highlighting the importance of managing greed and knowing with whom one is doing business [15][16][17] Historical Context and Endorsement - Ancient civilizations like Sumeria, China, Egypt, and Rome, along with major world religions and classical economists, have all contributed to the understanding of these financial laws [5][6] - Historical figures and texts, such as George Clayson's "The Richest Man in Babylon," Marcus Tulia Cicero, Benjamin Franklin, and ancient philosophers like Plutarch and Confucius, support these principles [8][9][11][13][14] Practical Application - For business owners, this means allocating a portion of income to an untouchable account; for employees, it involves contributing to a retirement plan before receiving their paycheck; regardless of income, at least 10% should be saved [10]

Overseas buyers scooped up almost €100 billion of euro-area debt in May, the most since 2023, as the upheaval over US tariffs drove investors to Europe https://t.co/89T9sdkukM ...

Millions of pounds will be wiped off the UK’s debt stockpile after a two-centuries-old government body invested a gift from private donors into a gilt maturing this year https://t.co/xE5TIjCyzK ...

Economic Impact - Eliminating holidays could potentially help France address its substantial national debt [1]

When investment-grade companies sell debt in the US, they’re increasingly looking to do it fast. https://t.co/3AWs01cfBt ...