US Congress Shift Signals Expansionary Budget, Deficit Persists

A change in control of Congress is expected to have limited impact on the US economy, which continues to run a large deficit. SEB economist Elisabet Kopelman notes that Republicans, who typically resist expansionary fiscal measures, have not done so this time, pointing to a more expansionary budget. The development suggests continued fiscal stimulus, with implications for growth and inflation.

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