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federal budget deficit constitutional amendment article v hanke walker

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The article discusses the U.S. federal budget deficit and potential constitutional amendment to enforce fiscal discipline. The commercial mechanism is weak: no direct impact on specific companies, commodities, or supply chains. The primary effect would be on U.S. Treasury bond yields and the USD if a credible fiscal constraint were adopted, but the proposals are non-binding and uncertain. Sectors like GLOBAL_BANKING (sovereign debt holdings) and FX_USD (dollar strength) are indirectly relevant but with low magnitude and confidence.

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  • U.S. projected budget deficit over $1.9 trillion for fiscal 2026.
  • 22.2% of taxpayer money allocated to interest on government debt, expected to rise to 29.2% by 2036.
  • Resolutions H. Res. 981 and S. Res. 654 aim to reduce deficits to 3% of GDP by 2030 but lack enforceability.
  • 39 states have filed applications for an Article V constitutional convention on fiscal responsibility.

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