Deficit calculation based on single bad month is misleading, Lyn Alden argues

Deficit calculation based on single bad month is misleading, Lyn Alden argues
Deficit estimate flawed by single month

Lyn Alden, founder and CEO of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, comments on the methodology behind U.S. deficit calculations.

Alden notes that the deficit should not be extrapolated from one especially bad month and then annualized, suggesting that this approach could misrepresent the true fiscal situation.

Alden has previously clarified that many reports of Federal Reserve liquidity injections are actually routine security rollovers or repo transactions. She also noted that bond market bulls have recently stopped making deflation arguments and are instead looking to Warsh for guidance. Her recent comments add context to ongoing discussions about fiscal metrics and market interpretation.

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