The Debt Ceiling Drama: Will They or Won't They?ππ¦π¦πππππ₯π―
Tomoko Chan: "Oh, the drama! It seems like those politicians can't agree on anything, can they? Well, guess what? They're at it again, but this time it's all about the debt ceiling. You know, that pesky little limit on how much Uncle Sam can borrow. Let's dive into this hilarious political standoff and find out what it means for our wallets!"
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Well, the U.S. government loves to spend money, and they finance a big chunk of it by borrowing through Treasury bonds. Currently, they've hit the limit on their borrowing, which is set at a whopping $31.4 trillion. It's like maxing out your credit card, but on a colossal scale!
But wait, they hit the ceiling already?
Oh, you betcha! Back in January, they reached their borrowing limit, and since then, it's been a comedy of errors. The Treasury Department has been using "extraordinary measures" to keep paying the bills. It's like using coupons and skipping out on your Starbucks runs to make ends meet. They're scraping the bottom of the piggy bank!
So, when is the big showdown?
The Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, sent a letter to Congress saying they can juggle the bills until June 1. After that, it's like playing Jenga with the economy. The Congressional Budget Office even warned that if they don't raise the ceiling, there's a "significant risk" of a government default. It's like watching a game of chicken, but with trillions of dollars on the line!
Didn't this happen before?
Oh, you've got a good memory! Back in 2011, the government had a similar meltdown. The Republicans wanted spending cuts before raising the debt ceiling, and the Democrats were like, "No way, JosΓ©! Just raise it already!" They played a high-stakes game of chicken, but thankfully, they reached a deal at the last moment. Phew! Crisis averted, sort of.
What about the stock market and our hard-earned cash?
Well, here's the thing. If they don't reach a deal and we end up with a default, it's like a comedy of errors turning into a tragedy. The Treasury won't have enough cash to pay everyone, so they might suspend things like interest payments on government bonds and even government worker salaries. That's like a bad episode of "The Office" meets "Survivor"! But don't worry too much. Most experts think they'll figure it out in the end. They're not going to let the market crash without a fight.
The closer we get to the deadline, though, expect some rollercoaster moments for your investments. It's like being on a wild theme park ride, but instead of cotton candy, you're holding your investment portfolio and praying it doesn't make you lose your lunch.
So, what's the bottom line?
Well, dear Tomoko Chan, the debt ceiling debate is like a recurring sitcom that keeps coming back for another season. The politicians may argue and bicker, but in the end, they usually find a way to raise the ceiling and keep the show going. Sure, there might be some temporary market chaos, but it's all part of the comedy routine. Just sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the show!
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would you recommend DCA of $250 every week on VOO and $200 every week on SCHD? with $10K principal on each Etf? just a few months into investing and will be 50 this year.. thanks
They're feeling optimistic now. All they have to do is iron out some details, go back and sell it to both chambers of congress. Lets think about this part for a moment.....7-14 days to do this. I see a problem selling any compromise to the extremes of either side.
It's curious how the SPY ETf has performed well both today and since the rate hikes began, if you exclude the top five holdings.
Buffett made a bet that SPY and VOO would outperform hedge funds. He not only won that bet, but trounced the competition.
Republicans are the only thing holding back these markets