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Daniel Lacalle: Raising Taxes Won't Fix the'Debt Bomb' and Why Currency Debasement is "Intentional"
Oct 29, 2024
Daniel Lacalle, a Spanish economist and author, delves into the implications of recent Fed rate cuts on the economy. He argues that currency devaluation is intentionally orchestrated and that merely raising taxes won't alleviate national debt. Lacalle critiques how government dependency undermines the middle class while benefiting elites. He paints a grim picture of unfunded liabilities, linking them to currency debasement. Additionally, he highlights Bitcoin's emergence as a promising asset against inflation, alongside traditional forms like gold.
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- Daniel Lacalle argues that raising taxes does not effectively reduce national debt and can instead perpetuate fiscal issues.
- The discussion highlights the intentional nature of currency debasement and its impact on inflation, purchasing power, and economic productivity.
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Impact of Federal Reserve Rate Cuts
The podcast discusses the recent Federal Reserve rate cut, emphasizing that this move was unexpected given the strong labor market and all-time high stock prices. The Chief Economist points out that the rate cut, which equated to a government bailout, was influenced by rising treasury yields and a panic reaction from the Fed, particularly evident in their decision to delay normalization of the balance sheet. The discussion highlights that cutting rates despite persistent inflation signals an attempt to alleviate pressure on government debt amidst declining demand for treasuries. This action raises concerns about the underlying issues of soaring government debt and continued deficit spending, suggesting that low rates are merely a means to conceal the government's insolvency problems.
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