Analysis: Higher Interest Rates & the National Debt
There will be a number of consequences from a gradual increase in the federal funds rate over time.
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There will be a number of consequences from a gradual increase in the federal funds rate over time.
Michael A. Peterson, President & COO of PGPF, commented today as the Congressional Budget Office released its Budget and Economic Outlook for fiscal years 2015-2025.
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s February Fiscal Confidence Index shows that Americans remain highly concerned about the country’s unsustainable fiscal path.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2015/02/fci-press-release
Under CBO's own economic and technical assumptions, interest costs would climb sharply and mandatory spending would continue to grow.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/cbo-analysis-debt-remains-high-under-presidents-budget
As we enter a new year, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s January Fiscal Confidence Index is 52 (100 is neutral), indicating voters’ ongoing concern about America's fiscal future.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2015/01/fci-press-release
The legislation is fiscally irresponsible and will add significantly to America's national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/congress-passes-costly-and-unfunded-tax-legislation
With important fiscal deadlines looming in coming weeks, the nation’s fiscal outlook remains a top concern for American voters.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2015/10/fci-press-release
The results of the Peterson Foundation’s Solutions Initiative III are in: researchers from five leading think tanks agree that there are many ways to stabilize the nation’s long-term debt.
Detailed analysis of the fiscal impact of the Fed's December 2015 rate increase.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/pgpf-analysis-on-higher-interest-rates-the-national-debt
Under the president’s budget, federal debt will remain historically high, roughly double its average over the past 50 years.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/presidents-budget-not-enough-to-solve-our-long-term-fiscal-challenges