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Government Spending

Tariffs Debt Management Public Expenditure Inflation Social Welfare Programs Infrastructure Investment Public vs. Private Spending Interest Rates Impact of Government Shutdown Federal Budget

Fed Cuts Rates to 3.75%–4.00% and Will End Balance‑Sheet Runoff on Dec. 1

Powell signaled a data‑dependent path, leaving a December cut uncertain.

Bayrou’s €44 Billion Austerity Plan Faces Unions’ Strikes and Censure Threat

Australia Avoids Recession Thanks to Record Government Spending

Scott Bessent Emerges as Leading Contender for Treasury Secretary