Topic

Fiscal Policy

2 articles

The National Debt and Debt Ceiling Explained: Deficits and Markets

The US national debt, the yearly deficit and the debt ceiling are often confused. Here is how federal borrowing works, what happens when the government nears its borrowing limit, how Treasury auctions fund the gap, and the ways debt debates can ripple through bond yields and markets.

October 20, 2026 6 min read

Market Outlook

Midterm Elections and the Stock Market: What History Can and Can't Tell You

Midterm elections reshape Congress every four years, and investors often wonder whether stocks react. This guide explains the presidential cycle theory, why uncertainty tends to fade after the vote, how gridlock and policy can matter by sector, and why election-driven trading is a weak basis for a portfolio.

October 20, 2026 5 min read