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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 12 MIN

Understanding Congress’s Impact on Financial Markets

from This Week in Business

Courtney Wiegand, Wharton Assistant Professor of Finance, explains her research on how fiscal policy shocks and shifting deficit expectations affect bond markets, inflation, monetary policy interactions, and the long-term implications of congressional budget decisions for financial markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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