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Mounting Concerns as US Debt Ceiling Debate Intensifies

by Richie
05/12/2023
in Economic Indicators, Global Trade, Trade Policies

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The ongoing deadlock in Washington regarding the United States government’s $31.4 trillion borrowing limit is escalating global economic concerns, fueled by a recent non-partisan congressional report indicating a “significant risk” of a historic default within the first two weeks of June.

Released by the US Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Friday, the report aligns with earlier warnings from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, suggesting a potential default as early as June 1. The CBO emphasized the uncertainty surrounding federal government debt payments throughout May, even if funds were to run out in early June.

President Joe Biden and Democratic lawmakers have been advocating for the prompt removal of the $31.4 trillion statutory limit on government borrowing without conditions since the beginning of the year. In contrast, Republicans, who hold a narrow majority in the House of Representatives, are seeking assurances on future spending limits before approving additional payments to cover prior spending.

World Bank President David Malpass, speaking at a Group of Seven (G7) finance officials meeting in Japan, acknowledged that the looming risk of a default, a first in US history, is contributing to challenges faced by the global economy. He expressed concerns about the potential negative impact on the world’s largest economy, emphasizing its repercussions on a global scale.

As the debt ceiling debate unfolds, President Biden, slated to attend a G7 leaders’ meeting in Niigata, Japan next week, hinted at the possibility of canceling the trip if insufficient progress is made towards a debt limit increase. While White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre noted “productive” staff-level talks, specifics were not disclosed.

The standoff is reverberating beyond Washington, evident in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment reading, which revealed households holding the bleakest view of the economy in six months. This sentiment decline is attributed, in part, to concerns related to the debt ceiling showdown.

On Wall Street, apprehensions about a potential default have influenced market behavior, with US stocks experiencing a decline following the release of consumer sentiment data. Yields on Treasury securities maturing in the first half of June have also remained elevated compared to later-maturing debt.

As legislative discussions continue behind closed doors, lawmakers are trading blame for the turmoil. President Biden accused “MAGA House Republicans” of threatening a default unless their demands are met, while Republican Representative Anthony D’Esposito accused Biden of refusing to negotiate in good faith.

The potential consequences of a default remain a focal point, with President Biden and his Cabinet emphasizing the catastrophic impact it could have. Yellen urged Wall Street leaders and business owners to speak out about the uncertainty surrounding the debt limit debate. Despite the challenges, she expressed optimism that a resolution would be reached.

In a noteworthy suggestion, Democratic Representative Abigail Spanberger proposed withholding members of Congress’ paychecks until the debt limit issue is resolved, introducing a potential avenue for increased attention to the matter.

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