Episode

Another $5 Trillion of US Deficits in 10 Years: Now What?

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The Macro Trading Floor
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May 16, 2025
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Summary

Alf and Brent discuss recent market developments with a focus on the ''big beautiful bill'' that Republicans are trying to pass in the House and Senate. The initial estimate suggest new tax cuts would increase US budget deficits by about $500bn per year for the next decade. Will the market give another free pass to US deficits, or will the bond/USD vigilantes show up this time?