Fiscal Policy
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UK Chancellor Healey plans short-term budget giveaways
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey plans a series of strictly short-term budget giveaways to help British voters with the cost of living, aiming to limit fiscal pain while staying within the c
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Japan's Finance Minister Katayama says government to 'step up' spending review, eyeing EV subsidies, health checks
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Friday that efforts have not gone far enough, and the government will quicken the pace of its initiative modeled on the Trump administration's Department of Gove
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U.S. CBO Director Swagel: Fiscal Trajectory Is Putting Pressure on Interest Rates
U.S. CBO Director Swagel: Fiscal Trajectory Is Putting Pressure on Interest Rates
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Le Pen unveils fiscal plan, avoids pension reform; markets wary of France-Germany spread widening to 200 bps.
Marine Le Pen, the French far-right candidate, unveiled parts of her fiscal plan this Tuesday, notably omitting pension reforms, a topic on which she previously advocated for lowering the retirement a
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France's 5-year sovereign CDS remains at 80 basis points, near multi-year highs.
The cost of insuring French government debt against default (5-year sovereign CDS) currently stands at 80 basis points, slightly below last week's multi-year high of 84 basis points. This reflects inv
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Goldman Sachs: France's National Rally Fiscal Plan Is Solid, But Economic Growth Assumptions Are Too Optimistic
Goldman Sachs noted in its October 7 report that France's National Rally (RN) has proposed a fiscal consolidation plan, including a "shadow budget," a medium-term fiscal plan, and a fiscal "golden rul
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South Korean Finance Minister Park Ho-geun emphasized the need to establish a "virtuous cycle" of fiscal spending, economic growth, and tax revenue.
South Korean Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho stated during a parliamentary audit on Thursday that the government's proposed "Future Fund" could play a crucial role in achieving the goal of laying the g
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French central bank governor Moulin criticizes "Trump-esque" threat from the far-left, rules out need for ECB intervention to ease debt sell-off.
French central bank governor Emmanuel Moulin stated that he ruled out any necessity for the European Central Bank (ECB) to intervene to alleviate the sell-off in French debt. He also criticized the "T
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French far-right candidate Le Pen unveiled her latest fiscal roadmap, planning to achieve net savings of €140 billion by 2032 and reduce the fiscal deficit to below 3% of GDP by 2030.
As bond market pressures intensify, French far-right candidate Marine Le Pen unveiled her latest fiscal roadmap on October 6, proposing net savings of €140 billion by 2032 compared to 2026. She plans
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Italian Economy Minister: Italy asks EU to consider inflation a reason for budget target deviation
Italian Economy Minister: Italy asks EU to consider inflation a reason for budget target deviation
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French Finance Minister Lescure says government ready to bypass parliament for €43 billion budget cuts if negotiations fail, risking no-confidence vote
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure stated that the government is prepared to use constitutional powers to pass its 2027 budget without a parliamentary vote if negotiations fail. The plan includes
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France’s Le Pen pledges to cap borrowing at 60% of GDP and reduce budget deficit
France’s far-right presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen has pledged to cap public borrowing at 60% of GDP and reduce the budget deficit, despite decades of failed attempts by previous governments to
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Former Bank of England Chief Economist warns UK's fiscal position is "on thin ice."
Former Bank of England Chief Economist Andy Haldane warned that the UK's fiscal position is "on thin ice" ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget, stating that the government must cut public spending to "
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U.S. Long-End Treasury Yields Remain Elevated Near Multidecade Highs Amid Fiscal, Inflation, Debt Concerns; Three-Year Auction Awaited
U.S. Long-End Treasury Yields Remain Elevated Near Multidecade Highs Amid Fiscal, Inflation, Debt Concerns; Three-Year Auction Awaited
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Greek Fiscal Plan Sees 2026 Budget Surplus Exceeding Target, Economy to Grow 2%
Greece’s budget surplus this year will be higher than previously expected, while the country’s economy will grow at a 2% rate in 2026 before accelerating to 2.3% next year.
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Goldman Sachs' Gutman urges governments to cut spending to curb surging borrowing costs
Anthony Gutman, co-CEO of Goldman Sachs International, stated on Monday that lower fiscal deficits and more durable economic growth are needed to curb surging borrowing costs. He highlighted rising go
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Indonesia's new finance minister pledges fiscal discipline and central bank independence
Indonesia's new Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara, in his first interview since taking office last month, pledged to focus on managing the state budget and keeping its deficit within the legal limit of
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Chilean President Gabriel Boric stated that the country's fiscal spending will increase by 1.5% in 2027, against a backdrop of rising copper prices.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric stated that, against the backdrop of rising copper prices, Chile's fiscal spending will increase by 1.5% in 2027, with a focus on employment and security, as the govern
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The French government plans to cut tens of billions of euros in spending next year to calm investor concerns about a global bond market rout.
The French government plans to cut tens of billions of euros in spending next year to calm investor concerns about a global bond rout. This follows French government bond yields rising 1.3 percentage
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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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Brazilian President Lula da Silva: Committed to maintaining fiscal responsibility and the trajectory of public debt.
In his first televised speech after winning a fourth term, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that the trajectory of public debt and high interest rates are concerning. He reiterated
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Bloomberg: Macklem Says Carney's Fiscal Plan Has Not Added to Bank of Canada's Inflation Fight Difficulty
According to Bloomberg, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem stated that Prime Minister Carney’s fiscal plan has not yet made it more difficult for the central bank to control inflation. Macklem told
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Wall Street is bracing for high-stakes votes that will shape everything from AI to public spending, according to the Financial Times.
Wall Street is bracing for high-stakes votes that will shape everything from AI to public spending, according to the Financial Times.
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Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman: Will continue infrastructure spending to maintain economic growth while maintaining fiscal prudence.
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman: Will continue infrastructure spending to maintain economic growth while maintaining fiscal prudence.
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ECB President Christine Lagarde: Highly indebted countries must consider that interest rates are high and may remain so when formulating fiscal policy.
ECB President Christine Lagarde: Highly indebted countries must consider that interest rates are high and may remain so when formulating fiscal policy.
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UK Budget Is Bond-Friendly, But Chancellor Healey Warns of Hard Decisions Ahead on Future Spending
UK Budget Is Bond-Friendly, But Chancellor Healey Warns of Hard Decisions Ahead on Future Spending
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UK Autumn Budget: Chancellor Healey announces £100 energy rebate for 20 million households and pledges an additional £10 billion in aid to Ukraine.
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey unveiled the Autumn Budget on Wednesday, announcing a one-off £100 (approximately $133) energy bill subsidy for 20 million households and pledging an additio
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Brazil's market plummeted after President Lula's re-election, with investors reluctant to buy and major banks like Citi and Morgan Stanley recommending reducing positions due to concerns over his fiscal policies.
Brazil's market plummeted after President Lula's re-election, with investors reluctant to buy and major banks like Citi and Morgan Stanley recommending reducing positions due to concerns over his fisc
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U.K. fiscal discipline is in focus ahead of the Burnham government’s first budget, with potential measures including an increase in the bank corporation tax surcharge, higher taxes on gambling, and changes to property taxes.
U.K. fiscal discipline is in focus ahead of the Burnham government’s first budget, with potential measures including an increase in the bank corporation tax surcharge, higher taxes on gambling, and ch
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Lula faces a fiscal reckoning after Brazil’s market rout, as concerns about economic management trigger the currency's worst day in over 25 years.
Lula faces a fiscal reckoning after Brazil’s market rout, as concerns about economic management trigger the currency's worst day in over 25 years.
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Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad stated that the National Treasury intervened in the government bond market on Monday
Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad stated that the National Treasury intervened in the government bond market on Monday, canceling a scheduled bond auction and conducting special reverse repur
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South African Finance Minister Godongwana: Fiscal discipline has been strengthened, now economic growth must be prioritized.
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana stated that South Africa has strengthened fiscal discipline and must now prioritize boosting economic growth. In an interview on Thursday, he noted that
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South Africa raised its borrowing requirement for the current fiscal year by 54.2 billion rand ($3.3 billion), primarily to fund a domestic bond repurchase program aimed at smoothing redemptions.
South Africa raised its borrowing requirement for the current fiscal year by 54.2 billion rand ($3.3 billion), primarily to fund a domestic bond repurchase program aimed at smoothing redemptions.
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South Africa's Finance Minister announced new budget rules to ensure fiscal sustainability, following the peak and stabilization of government debt.
South Africa's Finance Minister announced new budget rules to ensure fiscal sustainability, following the peak and stabilization of government debt.
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Some large investors are betting that UK Chancellor Healey's first budget will adhere to fiscal discipline, believing this move will trigger a rally in UK government bonds.
Some large investors are betting that UK Chancellor Healey's first budget will adhere to fiscal discipline, believing this move will trigger a rally in UK government bonds.
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Investec: South Africa Could Regain Investment-Grade Rating Within 2 Years
Investec Wealth & Investment International stated that South Africa has a good chance of regaining its investment-grade credit rating within two years, with next week’s mid-term budget potentially mar
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The Japanese government is seeking to allay market concerns about its fiscal policy by providing more information in English.
The Japanese government is seeking to allay market concerns about its fiscal policy by providing more information in English.
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Donald Trump called for a nearly $500 billion increase in defense spending and pledged to issue $5,000 to citizens if the Republican Party wins the midterm elections.
Despite Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's commitment to proposing fiscal consolidation plans, Donald Trump continues to signal expanded spending, calling for a nearly $500 billion increase in defense
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IMF, ECB, and CBO Question US Treasury Secretary Bessent's "Growth Solves Deficit" Logic
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insists that the U.S. can primarily rely on faster, sustained economic growth to bring down its debt curve. However, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, E
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IMF chief says Bessent's growth plans insufficient to tackle surging US deficit and $40 trillion debt
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's reliance on economic growth alone would not be enough to quickly reduce the c
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Bank of France Governor Villeroy said the central bank decides interest rates meeting by meeting and is optimistic about the French government's prospects for significant fiscal consolidation in the coming years.
Bank of France Governor Villeroy said the central bank decides interest rates meeting by meeting and is optimistic about the French government's prospects for significant fiscal consolidation in the c
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New Zealand National Party: Tax Cuts to Be Considered Only After Budget Surplus Achieved
New Zealand's ruling National Party stated that now is not the time for tax cuts, given the country's current debt burden and budget deficit.
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IFS Says UK Chancellor Healey Needs £35 Billion to Meet Spending Plans
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) warned that UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey must find £35 billion ($46 billion) to meet the Labour government’s spending ambitions ahead of the budget
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BofA Securities: Expects UK Government to Announce £8 Billion Tax Hike to Address Fiscal Pressure
BofA Securities expects the UK government to release a relatively conservative Autumn Budget on October 28. To restore fiscal space to approximately £17 billion, the government is anticipated to annou
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