Will fiscal laxity ever be punished by the markets?

The bond rally at the end of 2023 has largely corrected. Long-term interest rates have regained more than half of their decline over November and December. The main reason for their rise is the shift in monetary policy expectations against a backdrop of persistent inflation. The Fed's rate cuts have been postponed and reduced in scope. As a result, this will increase interest payments on federal debt. The state of public finances is a non-issue in an election year. No candidate w...