

High Interest Rates and the Debt Doom Loop
Oct 7, 2023
Analyzing the behavior of interest rates and their implications for markets and fiscal policy, the impact of high interest rates and uncertain inflation expectations, the consequences of rising interest rates on government debt including healthcare and social security spending, challenges posed by high interest rates on the US debt amidst key spending programs, and potential actions the Fed can take to address the growing debt crisis.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Impact of Elevated Interest Rates and Uncertain Inflation Expectations
01:45 • 4min
The Consequences of Rising Interest Rates on Government Debt
05:42 • 4min
The Impact of High Interest Rates on US Debt and Key Spending Programs
09:33 • 3min
Addressing the Debt Crisis and the Role of the Fed
12:36 • 5min