Derek Moore is back to discuss political risk to markets and interest rates. What exactly is the budget reconciliation process? What is the debt ceiling and is there really a risk of default? What about the filibuster?

Debt Ceiling

Budget Reconciliation Process

Continuing Resolution

Inflation

Supply Chain Issues

Container Shipping Issues

Infrastructure Bill

$3.2 Trillion Budget Bill

Political Risk to Markets

Inflation Risk

Interest Rates reaction to debt ceiling

US Bond Downgrades

US Debt Default

Treasury Secretary Yellen Default Risk

Senate Filibuster

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Contact Derek derek.moore@zegafinancial.com

Derek Moore’s Book Broken Pie Chart https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Pie-Chart-Investment-Portfolio/dp/1787435547?ref_=nav_signin&

Budget Reconciliation rules https://budget.house.gov/publications/fact-sheet/budget-reconciliation-basics

History of US Debt Ceiling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_United_States_debt_ceiling