Fiscal Policy
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Labour Mulls Fiscal Rule Exemption to Boost UK Building Projects
Britain’s new Labour government has been considering a proposal from Keir Starmer’s time in office, by which borrowing for building projects would be excluded from the fiscal rules.
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WSJ Opinion: Treasury Secretary Bessent Faces Predicament Amid 5% 10-Year Yields, Tariffs Blamed for Bond Busting
The Wall Street Journal's opinion piece highlights that 10-year Treasury bond yields are around 5%, leading to higher borrowing costs for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The article points out that
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seeks to influence Japan's fiscal and monetary policy, Nikkei Asia reports, stating that Japan's response must be mutually beneficial.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama for the first time after their coordinated intervention. Nikkei Asia noted that the U.S. Treasury's move aims
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FT analysis: Low taxes on low earners make UK immigration more fiscally costly than elsewhere
FT analysis: Low taxes on low earners make UK immigration more fiscally costly than elsewhere
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Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 3.03%, a three-decade high, raising global capital flow concerns
The nation's 30-year bond yield also traded at 4.1%, nearing a 30-year high. Analysts suggest that Tokyo's increased defence spending is stoking concerns about fiscal discipline, potentially triggerin
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Deutsche Bank Report: The global economy is undergoing a paradigm shift, with supply constraints driving inflation and traditional policy tools losing effectiveness.
In its latest report published on September 14, Deutsche Bank stated that the global economy has shifted from a demand-deficient model that dominated the past decade to a new era driven by supply cons
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For the first time, the US's net interest expense for the current fiscal year has exceeded $1 trillion, an 8.9% year-over-year increase, casting doubt on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's "grow out of debt" vision.
Economists predict U.S. GDP growth will fall far short of Scott Bessent's 3% target, according to Bloomberg, and the 10-year Treasury yield has surpassed 5%, a level rarely seen since the early 2000s.
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Japanese government's cost-cutting push finds meager $110 million in savings, with Finance Ministry tasked to find more programs for elimination
Japanese government ministries and agencies appear less than eager to cut spending, with Tokyo's version of the U.S. DOGE budget efficiency initiative resulting in proposed budget cuts of just 17 bill
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WSJ Opinion: U.S. Treasury's Bond Strategy Harms Taxpayers, Citing Flawed Justification for Doubling Long-Term Bond Purchases
WSJ Opinion: U.S. Treasury's Bond Strategy Harms Taxpayers, Citing Flawed Justification for Doubling Long-Term Bond Purchases
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Analysts Say Indonesia's New Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara's Appointment Signals Fiscal Prudence
Analysts believe the appointment of Suahasil Nazara as Indonesia’s new finance minister signals the government’s recognition of its fiscal challenges.
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U.S. Treasury: The deficit for the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026 reached $1.97 trillion, with net interest expenses exceeding $1 trillion for the first time, and long-term U.S. Treasury yields rising to multi-year highs.
Data released by the U.S. Treasury Department on Friday showed that the federal budget deficit reached $1.97 trillion in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026 (through August), one of the highest le
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South Korea Plans Up to 222.8 Trillion Won in 2027 Bond Issuance
South Korea plans to issue up to 222.8 trillion won ($162.7 billion) of bonds in 2027. This total is near this year’s record, as President Lee Jae Myung pushes his expansionary fiscal agenda.
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Japanese government ministries are seeking a series of tax breaks aimed at encouraging individuals to purchase government bonds and prompting companies to raise employee wages, as part of the fiscal year 2027 tax reform.
Meanwhile, efforts to improve national finances by eliminating ineffective tax breaks have made little progress.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Nominates Lee Hyoung il as New Finance Minister and Kang ShinChul as Defense Minister
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced a Cabinet reshuffle, nominating new faces for positions including finance and defense ministries. Lee Hyoung il, currently the first vice finance ministe
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Kevin Warsh, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, will speak for the first time this Friday at the Jackson Hole conference, with the market focusing on policy coordination with the Treasury on long-end yields.
Kevin Warsh's speech was his first public statement since the controversial July interest rate decision. Previously, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directly intervened in the market last week by
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The US 30-year government bond yield has become the market's new fear gauge, as concerns about government debt and fiscal credibility intensify.
A Bloomberg survey showed that 66% of respondents expect the 10-year government bond yield to break above 5% this year. However, KB Securities believes investors are overly pessimistic, pointing out t
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GAO reports tax refunds jumped 17% after former President Trump's signature law.
GAO reports tax refunds jumped 17% after former President Trump's signature law.
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Bank of Israel Governor Yaron said the outcome of the next policy meeting has not been predetermined.
Bank of Israel Governor Yaron stated that the outcome of the next policy meeting is not predetermined, implying that interest rates could be adjusted at that time. He noted that the Israeli economy ha
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Nikkei Asia: Japan PM Takaichi's food tax cut plan may leave budget relying on inflation
Nikkei Asia comments that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's long-hoped-for consumption tax cut on food, while fulfilling a campaign pledge, is seen by many economists as a poor inflation respon
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President Trump's signature law led to a 17% jump in tax refunds in 2025 compared to 2024, the GAO reports.
President Trump's signature law led to a 17% jump in tax refunds in 2025 compared to 2024, the GAO reports.
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Analysis points out a paradox in the Federal Reserve's policy: tightening credit for the private sector while remaining tolerant of expanding government deficits.
Wallstreetcn.com analysis points out that the Federal Reserve has failed to achieve its dual mandate over the past five years, with inflation consistently deviating from the 2% target, and small and m
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US Treasury halted nearly $100 million in taxpayer money from being sent to deceased individuals after implementing a new government measure.
The U.S. Treasury has prevented nearly $100 million in taxpayer funds from being erroneously disbursed to deceased individuals. This action follows the implementation of a new government measure desig
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Analyst: Amid concerns over fiscal and central bank policies, the yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds is expected to rise
Svmuu News: Tsuyoshi Ueno, an economist at the Nippon Life Research Institute, said that driven by concerns that the planned consumption tax cut could further worsen Japan’s fiscal situation, the yiel
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Labour Mulls Fiscal Rule Exemption to Boost UK Building Projects
Britain’s new Labour government has been considering a proposal from Keir Starmer’s time in office, by which borrowing for building projects would be excluded from the fiscal rules.
-
WSJ Opinion: Treasury Secretary Bessent Faces Predicament Amid 5% 10-Year Yields, Tariffs Blamed for Bond Busting
The Wall Street Journal's opinion piece highlights that 10-year Treasury bond yields are around 5%, leading to higher borrowing costs for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The article points out that
-
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seeks to influence Japan's fiscal and monetary policy, Nikkei Asia reports, stating that Japan's response must be mutually beneficial.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama for the first time after their coordinated intervention. Nikkei Asia noted that the U.S. Treasury's move aims
-
FT analysis: Low taxes on low earners make UK immigration more fiscally costly than elsewhere
FT analysis: Low taxes on low earners make UK immigration more fiscally costly than elsewhere
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Japan's 10-year bond yield hits 3.03%, a three-decade high, raising global capital flow concerns
The nation's 30-year bond yield also traded at 4.1%, nearing a 30-year high. Analysts suggest that Tokyo's increased defence spending is stoking concerns about fiscal discipline, potentially triggerin
-
Deutsche Bank Report: The global economy is undergoing a paradigm shift, with supply constraints driving inflation and traditional policy tools losing effectiveness.
In its latest report published on September 14, Deutsche Bank stated that the global economy has shifted from a demand-deficient model that dominated the past decade to a new era driven by supply cons
-
For the first time, the US's net interest expense for the current fiscal year has exceeded $1 trillion, an 8.9% year-over-year increase, casting doubt on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's "grow out of debt" vision.
Economists predict U.S. GDP growth will fall far short of Scott Bessent's 3% target, according to Bloomberg, and the 10-year Treasury yield has surpassed 5%, a level rarely seen since the early 2000s.
-
Japanese government's cost-cutting push finds meager $110 million in savings, with Finance Ministry tasked to find more programs for elimination
Japanese government ministries and agencies appear less than eager to cut spending, with Tokyo's version of the U.S. DOGE budget efficiency initiative resulting in proposed budget cuts of just 17 bill
-
WSJ Opinion: U.S. Treasury's Bond Strategy Harms Taxpayers, Citing Flawed Justification for Doubling Long-Term Bond Purchases
WSJ Opinion: U.S. Treasury's Bond Strategy Harms Taxpayers, Citing Flawed Justification for Doubling Long-Term Bond Purchases
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Analysts Say Indonesia's New Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara's Appointment Signals Fiscal Prudence
Analysts believe the appointment of Suahasil Nazara as Indonesia’s new finance minister signals the government’s recognition of its fiscal challenges.
-
U.S. Treasury: The deficit for the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026 reached $1.97 trillion, with net interest expenses exceeding $1 trillion for the first time, and long-term U.S. Treasury yields rising to multi-year highs.
Data released by the U.S. Treasury Department on Friday showed that the federal budget deficit reached $1.97 trillion in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026 (through August), one of the highest le
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South Korea Plans Up to 222.8 Trillion Won in 2027 Bond Issuance
South Korea plans to issue up to 222.8 trillion won ($162.7 billion) of bonds in 2027. This total is near this year’s record, as President Lee Jae Myung pushes his expansionary fiscal agenda.
-
Japanese government ministries are seeking a series of tax breaks aimed at encouraging individuals to purchase government bonds and prompting companies to raise employee wages, as part of the fiscal year 2027 tax reform.
Meanwhile, efforts to improve national finances by eliminating ineffective tax breaks have made little progress.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Nominates Lee Hyoung il as New Finance Minister and Kang ShinChul as Defense Minister
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced a Cabinet reshuffle, nominating new faces for positions including finance and defense ministries. Lee Hyoung il, currently the first vice finance ministe
-
Kevin Warsh, Chairman of the Federal Reserve, will speak for the first time this Friday at the Jackson Hole conference, with the market focusing on policy coordination with the Treasury on long-end yields.
Kevin Warsh's speech was his first public statement since the controversial July interest rate decision. Previously, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent directly intervened in the market last week by
-
The US 30-year government bond yield has become the market's new fear gauge, as concerns about government debt and fiscal credibility intensify.
A Bloomberg survey showed that 66% of respondents expect the 10-year government bond yield to break above 5% this year. However, KB Securities believes investors are overly pessimistic, pointing out t
-
GAO reports tax refunds jumped 17% after former President Trump's signature law.
GAO reports tax refunds jumped 17% after former President Trump's signature law.
-
Bank of Israel Governor Yaron said the outcome of the next policy meeting has not been predetermined.
Bank of Israel Governor Yaron stated that the outcome of the next policy meeting is not predetermined, implying that interest rates could be adjusted at that time. He noted that the Israeli economy ha
-
Nikkei Asia: Japan PM Takaichi's food tax cut plan may leave budget relying on inflation
Nikkei Asia comments that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's long-hoped-for consumption tax cut on food, while fulfilling a campaign pledge, is seen by many economists as a poor inflation respon
-
President Trump's signature law led to a 17% jump in tax refunds in 2025 compared to 2024, the GAO reports.
President Trump's signature law led to a 17% jump in tax refunds in 2025 compared to 2024, the GAO reports.
-
Analysis points out a paradox in the Federal Reserve's policy: tightening credit for the private sector while remaining tolerant of expanding government deficits.
Wallstreetcn.com analysis points out that the Federal Reserve has failed to achieve its dual mandate over the past five years, with inflation consistently deviating from the 2% target, and small and m
-
US Treasury halted nearly $100 million in taxpayer money from being sent to deceased individuals after implementing a new government measure.
The U.S. Treasury has prevented nearly $100 million in taxpayer funds from being erroneously disbursed to deceased individuals. This action follows the implementation of a new government measure desig
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Analyst: Amid concerns over fiscal and central bank policies, the yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds is expected to rise
Svmuu News: Tsuyoshi Ueno, an economist at the Nippon Life Research Institute, said that driven by concerns that the planned consumption tax cut could further worsen Japan’s fiscal situation, the yiel
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