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Fiscal Strategy and Debt Management
The Biden administration is not aligned with the Fed's policy and is heavily pushing fiscal spending to pressure the Fed into lowering interest rates. Janet Yellen issued short-term debt to roll over quickly to prompt the Fed to decrease rates. However, Powell stands firm on higher interest rates, acknowledging the fiscal strain of $34 trillion in debt at 5.5%.