Cut spending to curb runaway borrowing costs, Goldman's Gutman tells governments
Key takeaway
Goldman Sachs co-CEO warns Western governments must cut deficits and boost growth to tame surging borrowing costs.
- Step 1 · The triggerWestern governments face pressure to cut deficits as sovereign bond yields surge
- Step 2 · Knock-onhigher sovereign yields lift the global risk-free rate, raising borrowing costs for businesses and consumers
- Step 3 · Knock-onUS SMEs see higher loan rates and tighter credit conditions, squeezing margins and investment
- Step 4 · Reaches youconsumer spending softens as mortgage and credit costs rise, hitting discretionary SME revenue
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Source: CNBC
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