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16 Aug 2026, 12:14 UTC · 1w ago
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Current projections indicate a technically possible 22% cut to Social Security benefits in a few years. — A significant reduction in guaranteed income for seniors would decrease aggregate consumer spending and dampen risk appetite among retirees.
-0.40Potential government reforms to fund Social Security could involve raising payroll taxes on workers. — Higher payroll taxes reduce disposable income for the workforce, potentially slowing consumer discretionary spending.
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