US government budget deficit projected at $2T this year, and crypto markets are paying attention
The US government is projected to have a budget deficit of $2 trillion this fiscal year, significantly exceeding sustainable levels. This deficit is attributed to rising mandatory spending and falling revenues, compounded by increasing interest costs. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has also contributed to the deficit by reducing revenue without cutting spending.
- ▪The federal budget deficit is expected to reach $2 trillion, over 6% of GDP.
- ▪Mandatory spending programs like Social Security and Medicare are growing faster than revenue collection.
- ▪Rising interest costs from debt servicing are creating a feedback loop that exacerbates the deficit.
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