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]

Treasuries tumbled after a stronger-than-expected jobs report for June prompted traders to exit bets on an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve this month. https://t.co/OoV39eKjHR ...

The Fed has room to cut interest rates as elevated uncertainty and the impact of tariffs ripple across the economy, said Anne Walsh, chief investment officer of Guggenheim https://t.co/DFY9QPz6BS ...

Fiscal Policy & Debt - The bill is projected to add $4 trillion to the national debt [2] - The bill could lead to deficits reaching 8% of GDP, a level almost unprecedented during peacetime without external shocks [2] - Future reconciliation packages are promised to cut the deficit, but the means to achieve this, especially without raising taxes on the wealthy, are unclear [6][7] Tax Implications & Distribution - The tax breaks in the bill may negatively impact poorer, working-class Americans while benefiting the wealthy [3] - Approximately 60% of the benefits are expected to go to individuals earning over $220,000 [14] - Certain aspects of the bill, such as no tax on tips, the child tax credit, and permanent no tax on overtime, could be supported in isolation [14] Market & Economic Impact - The bond market's reaction to the bill has been surprisingly muted [8] - There is a concern that tariff policy is slowing the economy, which, combined with massive deficit spending, could put pressure on interest rates [10] - Permanent expensing and making tax cuts permanent could be attractive to businesses and spur investment [12][13]

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Interest Rate Policy - Treasury Secretary questioned Fed policymakers' judgment on interest rates [1] - Secretary believes two-year Treasury yields signal benchmark rate is too high [1]

Are there going to be marketked market implications given what we already know about the big beautiful bill. There certainly will. I think the biggest one will be removing some uncertainty.So I think it's been pretty consensus that the bill would get through. I think that's why you're seeing a little bit of a muted reaction this morning. Um I think most corners will will be breathe a sigh of relief.And the main thing is we set the playing field for the second half of the year. So we'll know what the legisla ...

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Expectations are growing for Malaysia’s central bank to cut interest rates at its policy meeting on July 9, which is also the deadline for countries to reach trade deals with the US to avert swingeing tariffs. https://t.co/GGfjaodhWh ...