US economy in 'new normal' with sticky inflation and higher rates

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The US economy is in a 'new normal' with 6.5% nominal GDP growth, driven by the AI boom and sticky inflation, making it difficult to achieve 2% inflation without an unprecedented productivity surge. This, combined with higher deficits, creates a 'higher for longer' interest rate environment where pulling down yields, especially at the long end, is challenging.