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Is the US bond market more scared of the government’s deficit than inflation itself?

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Doescher, T. L. (2026, October 9). Is the US bond market more scared of the government’s deficit than inflation itself? Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/premium/4730109/us-bond-market-more-scared-government-deficit-inflation/

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Investors are more worried about the federal government's deficit than inflation following the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike since 2023. This concern among investors contrasts with voters' main focus on the cost of living as midterm elections approach in 2024.

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In the lead-up to the 2024 midterm elections, voters are most concerned about the cost of living. However, for investors, the primary worry following the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike since 2023 is not inflation but rather the federal government’s deficit. This shift in investor focus suggests a growing concern over long-term fiscal health and stability as midterm elections approach.

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