U.S. economy is overstimulated — and bond markets fear it
- Posted on August 4, 2026
- By The Globe and Mail
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The U.S. economy faces potential overheating as multiple stimulus factors converge simultaneously. Aggressive fiscal spending, accommodative monetary policies, robust corporate capital expenditures, and minimal real interest rates are collectively accelerating economic growth beyond sustainable levels. Bond market participants increasingly signal concern about inflation persistence and the possibility of prolonged rate hikes, reflecting growing anxiety about whether policymakers have injected excessive liquidity into the financial system.
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