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Powell Warns US Is on an “Unsustainable Fiscal Path”

WinifredBy WinifredMarch 18, 20246 Mins Read
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Jerome Powell's Interview on “60 minutes”
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has raised a red flag, warning that the United States is heading towards an “unsustainable fiscal path.”

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  • The National Debt Has Hit Record Highs
  • The Debt is Outgrowing the Economy
  • The Deadlines for Federal Funding are Drawing Close
  • Is There Hope for Economic Growth?
  • Inflation Affects Interest Rate Adjustments
  • Powell Warned About Future Interest Rate Cuts
  • He Advised that Economic Conditions Be Considered for Decisions
  • Powell and the Fed Have Been Accused of Being Political
  • Trump Regularly Criticized Powell
  • Democrats Also Weighed In on the Matter
  • Powell’s Stance on the Accusations
  • There’s an urgent call for fiscal responsibility
Jerome Powell's Interview on “60 minutes”
Source: NBC News/YouTube

Powell shared his concerns about the fiscal direction of the United States during a “60 minutes” candid interview with Scott Pelley. He emphasized that the national debt was growing faster than the economy and becoming a threat.

The National Debt Has Hit Record Highs

In early January, the U.S. national debt exceeded $34 trillion for the first time. This came just over three months after it passed the $33 trillion milestone. This data was released by the U.S. Treasury.

The United States Treasury
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As a result, since the end of September, Congress has postponed spending deadlines three times. This delay reflects the challenge of funding the government while dealing with concerns about the growing national debt.

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The Debt is Outgrowing the Economy

Powell stated in the interview, “The debt is growing faster than the economy.” Last spring, President Biden and House Republicans clashed over the borrowing limit but managed to avoid a crisis just before the U.S. faced default. 

Powell Says the National Debt is Growing Faster than the Economy
Source: Yahoo Finance/YouTube

However, in August, Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. credit rating from “AAA” to “AA+” This was due to concerns about the growing national debt and ongoing partisan disagreements over the debt limit.

The Deadlines for Federal Funding are Drawing Close

The short-term funding passed by Congress for federal agencies is about to run out. Four federal agencies face funding expiration on March 1, while the remainder will run out on March 8. 

U.S. Central Bank
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The Fed chair is concerned about the national debt in the long run. However, he mentioned that members of the central bank’s rate-setting panel believe “the economy’s in a good place.”

Is There Hope for Economic Growth?

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the economy bounced back strongly, growing at a rate of 3.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2023. But that doesn’t mean it should relent. The situation calls for the urgent need for decisive action. 

The United States Economy
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Continuous government operations and addressing broader issues like fiscal sustainability and national debt management are crucial for growth.

Inflation Affects Interest Rate Adjustments

According to The Hill, inflation has dropped from its highest point of 9% in the summer of 2022. This decline is credited to adjustments made by the Federal Reserve through its monetary policies.

A Picture Depicting Inflation
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The Fed raised interest rates from nearly zero in March 2022 to a range of 5.25 to 5.5 percent in June 2023. Since then, they have kept rates unchanged in subsequent meetings.

Powell Warned About Future Interest Rate Cuts

Top Federal officials hinted about potential rate cuts in 2024. However, contrary to expectations, they decided not to cut rates after the January meeting last Wednesday. Surprisingly, Powell had predicted that rate cuts in March were unlikely during a press conference after the announcement.

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“I would say, and I did say yesterday, that I think it’s not likely that this committee will reach that level of confidence in time for the March meeting, which is in seven weeks,” Powell said.

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He Advised that Economic Conditions Be Considered for Decisions

Under Powell’s leadership, the Federal Reserve was more careful toward future interest rate cuts. He stated the importance of reviewing economic conditions before making any decisions. Powell also mentioned that key economic indicators affect the Federal Reserve’s decisions on interest rates.

Federal Chair Discusses Inflation
Source: Yahoo Finance/YouTube

“The kinds of things that would make us want to move sooner would be if we saw weakness in the labor market or if we saw inflation really persuasively coming down,” he added.

Powell and the Fed Have Been Accused of Being Political

Powell and the Fed have faced criticism from both sides of the political spectrum for their choice to maintain interest rates at their highest level in over two decades.

Powell and the Fed Have Been Accused of Being Political
Source: BBC News/YouTube

Former President Trump accused Powell of being “political.” Also, during a Fox Business interview on “Mornings with Maria”, Trump claimed that Powell would lower rates to benefit Democrats in the upcoming election. 

Trump Regularly Criticized Powell

“It looks to me like he’s trying to lower interest rates for the sake of maybe getting people elected, I don’t know,” he added. When asked if he would reappoint Powell if he won the election in November, Trump said, “No, I wouldn’t do that.”

Ex President Donald Trump
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Trump had pressured Powell to lower interest rates to boost the stock market and improve trade negotiations. It wasn’t new for Trump to always criticize Powell publicly.

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Democrats Also Weighed In on the Matter

Some Senate Democrats also encouraged the Fed chair to lower rates before last Wednesday’s meeting. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, John Hickenlooper, Jacky Rosen, John Hickenlooper, Jacky Rosen, and Sheldon Whitehouse wrote a letter to Powell last Sunday.

Democrats of the United States
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“As the Fed weighs its next steps in the new year, we urge you to consider the effects of your interest rate decisions on the housing market and to reverse the troubling rate hikes that have put affordable housing out of reach for too many,” 

Powell’s Stance on the Accusations

But, Powell rejected any suggestion that politics would influence the Fed’s decision to lower interest rates in the future. Despite the criticism, he reaffirmed the Federal Reserve’s independence.

Powell Warned About Future Interest Rate Cuts
Source: Bloomberg Television/YouTube

“We do not consider politics in our decisions. We never do. And we never will. And I think the record – fortunately, the historical record backs that up,” he said.

There’s an urgent call for fiscal responsibility

According to Business Insider, Powell emphasized the importance of being financially responsible and not passing on debt to future generations.  He said, “It should pay for those things and not hand the bills to our children and grandchildren.”

Jerome Powell
Source: Forbes Breaking News/ YouTube

Powell also called for “an adult conversation among elected officials” to guide the federal government toward a sustainable fiscal path.

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