Podcasts about national deficit

In this week's episode, we delve into the big economic news shaping our world and portfolios. We provide updates on the job market, modest gross domestic product (GDP) growth, the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index and an uptick in inflation, new tax policies and the National Deficit, and what the Federal Reserve might be thinking for the rest of this year and beyond (notably, the long-lasting implications of the potential loss of safe haven status in U.S. Treasury bonds). Speakers:Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment StrategyGeorge Mateyo, Chief Investment OfficerRajeev Sharma, Managing Director of Fixed IncomeSean Poe, Director of Multi-Strategy Research 01:50 – Weekly unemployment claims were 240,000, an increase of 14,000 from the previous week's claims 02:22 – The second estimate for first quarter of 2025 GDP came in at -0.2%, a minor improvement from the advance estimate of -0.3%. Contributing factors were reduced consumer spending offset by investment increases. 02:55 – In inflation news, the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index (Core PCE) came in at a 2.5% increase year-over-year; this was the second month of slower results but still above the Fed's goal of 2.0%. Goods inflation continues to be deflationary, while Services inflation remains higher than desired. 05:19 – The trade war is not over as talks continue to evolve in unpredictable ways, exacerbating some of the swing we've seen in market behavior. Legal challenges to the imposition of President Trump's tariffs further complicate global trade deals, suggesting that a measured and diversified approach to portfolio management is a sound course of action. 08:00 – The U.S. annual deficit sits at $1.9 trillion. Proposed tax cuts from the House of Representative would add as much as $2.6 trillion in borrowing, making a potential recession more challenging to manage. This, in addition to the recent downgrades of the U.S. Sovereign debt, may have negative effects on U.S. Treasuries. 09:38 – Minutes from the Fed's May Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting were released this week. Compounding uncertainties have immobilized the Fed from making clear decisions on monetary policy. Two rate cuts are expected for the remainder of 2025, with the first cut potentially at the September FOMC meeting. 12:00 – The 10-year Treasury bond note yield is below 4.5%, which is well below this year's previous peak, though the bond market is still less volatile than equities in times of economic and earnings uncertainty. Long-term investors are seeking to lock in yields of 5% or more and are considering padding their portfolios with high-quality corporate credit to mitigate future economic fluctuations. 14:40 – A primer on private equity: What it is, and what it looks like today. How might it fit into your investment strategy? We also provide an explanation of private equity secondaries investments and how they can be used. 17:09 – The private equity secondary market is projected to experience a 20%-25% increase in the market from 2024 and would then account for about a third of all private equity transaction value. Newsworthy recent examples of Harvard University and Yale University selling a portion of their private equity holdings to secondaries funds to free up liquidity in anticipation of an increased tax burden and future legal challenges. Additional ResourcesJoin us on June 11 for our Midyear Investment UpdateKey Questions | Key Private Bank Subscribe to our Key Wealth Insights newsletterWeekly Investment Brief Follow us on LinkedIn

Liz Ann Sonders describes the fallout of losing “price-insensitive buyers” of U.S. bonds on the market as the proposed U.S. tax bill would increase the national deficit and raise the debt ceiling by $4T. She says the investor class has been “deeply concerned” about the national debt for a long time, and thinks the average consumer is beginning to be concerned as well. “The real implications” of debt growth is that it puts a “downward pressure on [economic] growth,” she adds.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Here are 3 Big Things you need to know to start today—   Number One— Colorado is going to attempt to ban AR-15's and a host of other guns with high capacity magazine—BUT I am pretty sure this will all get shot down in court—stay tuned—   Number Two— Catholic Bishops are demanding they get $65 million dollars to take care of illegal aliens—on top of the nearly $300 million they already got last year—it seems they want the invasion to continue—so they get paid—   Number Three— As we speak – President Trump and Elon Musk are tackling the national deficit – 

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An action by the Biden administration that allows Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients access to Obamacare, as found in a study by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), might potentially result in billions added to the national deficit. The CBO, after a comprehensive review, has come up with an estimate that approximately 110,000 unauthorized immigrants, who are part of DACA, may opt for Obamacare coverage, thereby increasing the federal deficit by nearly $7 billion over a timeframe of 2025 to 2034. This estimation was brought forth following President Biden's recent declaration that he intends to modify the regulatory structure of Obamacare, thus making DACA recipients eligible for its benefits for the first time. The report by the CBO, along with the Joint Committee on Taxation, indicates that a yearly average of about 110,000 DACA recipients will likely enroll for marketplace coverage due to this change. As a result, it's anticipated the deficit will rise by a projected $7 billion over the decade from 2025 to 2034. While there may be some offset to additional marketplace enrollment costs in terms of decreased emergency Medicaid spending, this won't fully mitigate against the higher costs, as per the agencies' estimates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this conversation with Greg Olear, Michael Graetz discusses his book “The Power to Destroy: How the Anti-Tax Movement Hijacked America”' He explores the history and influence of the anti-tax movement, the role of race and xenophobia in shaping it, and the ideological and moral arguments behind it. Graetz also delves into the consequences of irresponsible tax cuts, the significance of taxation in American history, and the challenges of dealing with a GOP that obstructs. He highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of taxation and the importance of addressing the growing national debt. Finally, they discuss the conservative shift of the Court, the corrupting power of money in politics, and the challenges facing American democracy. Plus: a new memory aid.Prevail is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/greg00:00: Introduction12:00: Beginning of interview.17:25: Cultural, Social, and Political Judgments Embedded in Tax Law22:09: The Influence of Libertarianism and Ayn Rand38:43: The Consequences of Irresponsible Tax Cuts57:37: The Failure of Supply-Side Economics and the Divisions in American Politics01:13:03: SCOTUS / Money as Speech in PoliticsAbout Michael Graetz:https://www.law.columbia.edu/faculty/michael-graetzBuy the book:https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691225548/the-power-to-destroyhttps://www.amazon.com/Power-Destroy-Antitax-Movement-Hijacked/dp/0691225540 Subscribe to the PREVAIL newsletter:https://gregolear.substack.com/aboutWould you like to tell us more about you? http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

Unusual Whales Pod Ep. 30: Fed FOMC Pause Continues, Treasuries, Bonds, National Deficit, and Macroeconomic OutlookThis episode of Unusual Whales Pod was recorded live on November 1st, 2023, prior to the FOMC Presser by Jerome Powell outlining the Fed's continued rate hike pause. Our panelists discuss everything from the U.S. Treasuries and Bonds to the U.S. deficit, and cover aspects of the markets we should keep an eye on moving forward.Joseph Wang https://twitter.com/FedGuy12Lyn Alden https://twitter.com/LynAldenContactThelastbearstanding https://twitter.com/LastBearStandngBob Elliott https://twitter.com/BobEUnlimited Michael Green https://twitter.com/profplum99Cem Karsan https://twitter.com/jam_croissant Unusual Whales: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/unusualwhalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unusualwhalesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unusualwhales/Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/unusual_whales/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unusual_whalesTwitter: https://twitter.com/unusual_whalesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/unusualwhalesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/unusualwhales/Merch: https://unusual-whales.creator-spring.com/?**Disclaimer:Any content referenced in the video or on Unusual Whales are not intended to provide legal, tax, investment or insurance advice. Unusual Whales Inc. is not registered as a securities broker-dealer or an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) or any state securities regulatory authority. Nothing on Unusual Whales should be construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any security by Unusual Whales or any third party. Certain investment planning tools available on Unusual Whales may provide general investment education based on your input. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy, security or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You can lose some or all of your investment. See terms for more information.

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National Debt vs the National Deficit    Kevin explains the difference between the National Debt and the National Deficit and how it relates to the debt ceiling. 

Weekly roundup for July 17, 2021 Democrats are declaring victory over the $3.5 trillion infrastructure deal reached in the Senate under reconciliation. A closer look at the numbers reveals that the current proposal is entirely inadequate, and history proves the federal government is capable of much larger fiscal spending when facing such existential crises. As long as California remains in the federal system -- lacking the power of the purse -- we will be fiscally constrained and unable to fill the void in leadership left by Congress. Meanwhile, new details have emerged about the 2020 election. Mark Milley, the highest ranking US military officer, feared Trump would attempt a coup in the event of an election loss. And two men in California made plans to blow up the Democratic party headquarters in Sacramento in January. Fascism has come to America, and California finds itself in the crosshairs. NOTES: 1. "U.S. Senate Democrats agree to $3.5 trln for budget reconciliation bill", Reuters, July 13, 2021; https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-democrats-rush-outline-massive-infrastructure-bill-2021-07-13/ 2. "Democrats reach deal on $3.5T price tag for infrastructure bill", The Hill, July 13, 2021; https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/562889-democrats-reach-deal-on-35-trillion-price-tag-for-infrastructure-bill 3. "Senators Want to Pay for Infrastructure With 'Asset Recycling.' That's Just a Fancy Term for Privatization.", by Hannah Levintova and Noah Lanard, Mother Jones, July 2, 2021; https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/07/senators-want-to-pay-for-infrastructure-with-asset-recycling-thats-just-a-fancy-term-for-privatization/ 4. "'Asset recycling' is 1 piece of the bipartisan infrastructure deal that could prove controversial", The Week, June 24, 2021; https://theweek.com/politics/1001946/asset-recycling-is-1-piece-of-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-deal-that-could-prove 5. "Top US general warned of 'Reichstag moment' in Trump's turbulent last days", The Guardian, July 14, 2021; https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/14/donald-trump-reichstag-moment-general-mark-milley-book 6. "Two men charged in plot to blow up Democratic headquarters in California", The Guardian, July 16, 2021; https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/16/california-democrat-headquarters-attack-plot-indictment 7. "About Us", Red Star Report; https://redstarreport.com/about-us/ MUSIC CREDIT: "Angry Bass Line", by Adigold; elements.envato.com IMAGE CREDIT: Biden/Harris 2020 campaign, public domain; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Biden-Harris_Build_Back_Better_61WnP4A6qVL._AC_SL1500.jpg

Bart, Norma and Voretaq discuss the National Deficit, robbing banks on bikes (the robber, not the bank), trusting the government, and a cheerleader goes to the Supreme Court to defend her right to say "f*ck the school!" after not making a varsity team and being booted from cheerleading completely!

Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins the York County Economic Alliance to discuss the state of our Federal budget and national deficit by looking at recent trends, impacts from COVID-19 stimulus packages, and how we can reduce our national deficit in the coming years.

Rianna tells her story of growing up in the suburbs of Pittsburg, how she voted for Trump in 2016 but is now voting for Jo Jorgensen in 2020. Issues discussed focus on Healthcare and the National Deficit. Tweedism TED Talk: https://youtu.be/PJy8vTu66tE Find out more about Jo Jorgensen & Spike Cohen's campaign for the 2020 Presidential Election here: www.jo20.com/ Find out more about the Libertarian Party, Platform, and Candidates nationwide here: https://www.lp.org/

Economist Nancy answers all your questions about the economy!S&P 500 and Nasdaq at record highs (and as of 9/3, dropping again)? What is GDP and is it the right measure of an economy's success? What are alternatives to GDP? What's up with the rising deficit? Will we have inflation? What about interest rates? (1:15)- What are flaws of using the S&P 500, Dow Jones, or NASDAQ to measure the economy? (1:45)- What are these stock indices? (3:15) - S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new records in September, showing optimism in the economy.(4:00) - THE STOCK MARKET IS NOT THE ECONOMY! The economy is still far from recovering. 16 million people are still unemployed.(4:45) - THESE INDICES ARE NOT THE STOCK MARKET! These indices give disproportionate weight to tech. (5:30) - How should we be measuring the strength of the economy, if not the stock market? What is GDP?(5:45) - Downfalls of GDP. What does high GDP mean for the environment?(7:15) - Alternatives to GDP: Andrew Yang's human metrics and Kate Raworth's Doughnut Economics theory.(9:10) - My thoughts on how to measure economic success.(9:30) - Is the national deficit increasing not a problem or a huge problem? I’ve heard both! (9:45) - Difference between deficit and debt.(10:00) - What the media is saying about the dangers of rising deficits and it's all bullshit.(11:00) - Debt to GDP. (11:15) - Deficit in the context of the CARES Act and COVID.(11:40) - Goal of deficits is to raise GDP and prevent a WORSE AND LONGER RECESSION.(12:00) - Interest rates are low. What that means for the deficit and debt. (12:30) - When stimulus packages work: is the economy demand constrained or supply constrained? (13:45) - SHOULD WE WORRY ABOUT INFLATION? (14:10) - What happened to the economy during COVID?(15:30) - How do we finance the stimulus? Not taxes!(15:50) - Inflation again, and interest rates. (17:25) - My thoughts on dumb economics and politicians. What is the goal here? To ensure that people have necessary resources, not an artificial metric that critics don't even understand!(19:25) - My investment strategy with index funds and S&P 500 long term investment and returns for retirement.Contact Nancy at:interpellasian@gmail.comPOC Podcast has an Instagram now! Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that seeks to create space for more people of color in politics and economics. With the 2020 presidential election coming up and the state of the economy during COVID-19, it is more important than ever to think about who we include in the conversations about politics and economics. I am Nancy Wu, your host. I’m also an Asian American woman, an economist, and a huge politics and policy nerd. I triple majored in Economics, Government (Political Science) and Gender Studies at Dartmouth and have a Master’s in Development Economics from Oxford. I work as an Economist full time and have previously worked in economic policy at the White House (under Obama, of course) and progressive think tanks. The goal of this podcast is to engage the Asian American community and other POC and BIPOC voices in an industry that is so heavily represented by old white men. The POC Podcast will host conversations on the 2020 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, the coronavirus pandemic, the state of the economy, and other pressing topics in politics, economics, and culture, all through perspectives inclusive of the lived experiences of people of color. Whether you're new to politics or already a huge politics nerd, I hope this podcast inspires community and conversation among us. Join me in reimagining politics and economics with underrepresented voices. The economy is complicated enough. Learn about it through stories from real people.

Each week we like to touch base with the UBS US Office of Public Policy to discuss the latest on developments within the beltway and beyond. On today's edition, we discuss recent police reform measures being discussed on the federal and state levels, what's being done to address the national deficit, further COVID-19 support measures, national polling trends and more. Featured is Shane Lieberman from the UBS U.S. Office of Public Policy. Host: Daniel Cassidy

This is your weekly news update for Jan 26th to Feb 1st 2020.  There are 4 headline summaries & 7 headlines covered this week. Summary #1: The Wuhan Coronavirus Update.  Interactive Graph from The New York Times The New York Times - Deaths Surpass 200, and State Department Urges Against Travel to ChinaReuters - Global shares slump on China virus economic concerns, gold gainsReuters - U.S. ramps up anti-coronavirus measures at border as impact spreadsReuters - U.S. declares coronavirus health emergency, bars foreign nationals who visited ChinaThe Wall Street Journal - Coronavirus Cases Grow as Airlines Suspend Flights to ChinaThe New York Times - 3 Major U.S. Airlines Suspend China Flights Over CoronavirusCDC - 2019-2020 U.S. Flu Season: Preliminary Burden EstimatesSummary #2: President Trump Impeachment Trial Is Coming to an End.From NYT - Trump Tied Ukraine Aid to Inquiries He Sought, Bolton Book SaysFrom Reuters - Senate rejects witnesses in Trump impeachment trial, clearing way for acquittalFrom the AP - Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday; Senate nixes witnessesSummary #3: Brexit is finally happening.From the AP - Britain leaves the European Union, leaps into the unknownFrom Reuters - Brexit at last: Britain leaves the EU as champagne corks flyFrom The Wall Street Journal - Brexit Is Done: The U.K. Has Left the European UnionFrom Foreign Policy - Brexit Is Good News for Russia, but a Headache for NATO Summary #4: Update on the U.S. National Deficit, Debt, & Economic Growth.  From The Wall Street Journal - U.S. National Debt Will Rise to 98% of GDP by 2030, CBO ProjectsFrom The New York Times - U.S. Growth at Slowest Since 2016, Complicating Trump’s PitchFrom Reuters - U.S. economy misses Trump's 3% growth target in 2019Notable headlines of the week were:From Reuters, The New York Times, & the AP - President Trump releases Middle East Peace Plan that Favors Israel with the Palestinians denouncing it. From The New York Times, Reuters, & the AP -  N.B.A. legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter & 7 others died in a helicopter crash last Sunday.  The helicopter, which wasn't equipped with ground sensing equipment, flew into a dense cloud bank, & crashed into the side of a hill.  From The New York Times & NPR - Pentagon Now Reports 50 U.S. Troops Suffered Brain Injuries in Iran Strike from more than a week ago.From The Wall Street Journal - FDA Approves First Drug for severe Peanut Allergies that will cost $890 a month.From Reuters & The New York Times - Supreme Court allows immigration policy that makes immigrants ineligible for permanent legal status if they use public benefits like Medicaid and food stamps.From The New York Times - Russia’s Military Influence Expands in Africa as DoD weighs withdrawing troops from the continent.From Reuters - Boeing posts first annual loss in two decades as 737 MAX costs near 19 billion dollars.This has been your weekly news update for Jan 26th to Feb 1st 2020.  Links to all the sources for each news summary are in the show notes & at our website: https://www.wnu.news.  Please subscribe, share this podcast with your friends, & review us on iTunes & Google.  Thank you for listening.    

CPA and state director of the Tennessee Small Business Alliance, Lenda Sherrell joins us again to talk about our state taxes. For the second year in a row we lead the nation in having the highest sales tax and we've been at the top before. But we have no income tax. Does that make it all even?Also, an update on how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 is doing for the middle class and our national debt. What are leading Democratic presidential candidates proposing to decrease income inequality? Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/362855.rss)

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~~WHY WE NEED A NATIONAL DEFICIT & WHY AUSTERITY IS KILLING GREECE~~ Dylan Moore and Nima Mahjour discuss why modern nations need national decifits through the lens of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), and what function it performs in society. Many find MMT confusing due to its usage of words like "debt", "deficit", "deficit", "budget", and "surplus". It turns out these words to normal people have completely opposite meanings to the federal government. Confused? This excellent starting point to dispel some of your confusion. Nima breaks down specific examples in history, explaining how hyperinflation in nations is always always due to political factors, not economic ones. He analyzes the Weimar Republic, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, and Greece. We also discuss the political-economic situation of the Eurozone, and some of the reasons why the euro has been such a disaster. Specifically, we look at why the euro has crippled economies like Greece and bolstered economies like Germany. You can check out more of Nima's work at beinglibertarian.com and economicsjunkie.com.

We have a National Debt- so WHO do we owe it to?? We have a Fed Balance of about $4T.. wouldn't you like options about HOW we pay that off? (wait til they raise rates and give themselves a RAISE..) We have a Budget(theoretically..) that isn't Balanced.. wouldn't you like to know WHY?? Please check out the Archives on past shows, post or share this info, and feel free to call in and ask questions/comment during a show. See you soon!!

Johnny B, Murillo, Shannon, and Mancakes are fired up for their debate. They debate pressing topics like: Gay marriage, abortion, China, healthcare, education, and the National Deficit. They also discuss the recent space jump, Hulk Hogan, JB's athletic years, drugs, the end of the world, flying, Fantasy Football recap, and more. It's nice and long, like you like it.

The 213th edition of America's Debate Radio with Mike and Jaime. During the first hour, we discussed reaction to the passage of healthcare reform and the legal challenges to the healthcare reform law. During the second and third hours, we spoke with 4 callers and discussed healthcare mandates, expansion of the size of the federal government, aging populations, national deficits, and extremist speech. We welcome your feedback! Have your email read on the air-- click here to use the email form. Or, call 888.DEBATE.5 now and leave a message-- we'll play it on the next show. Thanks for listening!

The 206th edition of America's Debate Radio with Mike and Jaime. During the first hour, we discussed the President's first State of the Union address, his 2011 budget proposal, and trying alleged terrorists in American courts. During the second hour, we spoke with 2 callers and discussed President Obama's budget proposal, the national deficit, state budget shortfalls, taxes, and voter referendums. We also had a message from President Obama heard exclusively at America's Debate Radio. During the final hour, we discussed odd and unusual news. Submit your own stories at AllegedlyNews.com. We welcome your feedback! Have your email read on the air-- click here to use the email form. Or, call 888.DEBATE.5 now and leave a message-- we'll play it on the next show. Thanks for listening!