Download PDF More Formats on IMF eLibrary Order a Print Copy Create Citation We present new evidence on the impact of fiscal variables on long-term interest rates and term premia in the United States.

WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The Trump administration's mammoth fiscal legislation will boost economic growth next year, ...

There are significant fears over U.S. deficits and debt. But there is little evidence that this will lead to higher interest rates. Rather, we expect a slowdown in long-term GDP growth and potentially ...

The idea of a “neutral” or “natural” rate of interest looms over discussions of US monetary policy. Whether it’s any help in setting the course of monetary policy is questionable. Yet there’s no doubt ...

New legislation in Congress that was introduced by an unlikely duo of senators seeks to impose a credit card interest rate cap, with the potential for such a bill becoming law aided by President ...

Addressing the nation’s long-term fiscal problems with any constitutional amendment to require annual balanced budgets would ...

With inflation showing recent upticks and interest rates remaining elevated, borrowers are facing higher loan costs and stretched household budgets. Federal Reserve rate cuts in the coming months may ...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has hinted that interest rates could finally come down in September, marking the first time in nearly a year. The central bank's Monetary Policy Committee may ...

Some market pundits have suggested tariffs will lead to higher interest rates. But it may play out in such a linear path. Slower growth, offsets and supply chain shifts may keep prices lower. Will ...

Though benign inflation gives the central bank scope to lower rates, some experts say a pause is better as a cut might impact ...

"I think it's better to start (raising interest rates) early. I think it's important for the Bank of Japan to send a message that Japan is extracting itself from an environment where real interest ...