You are viewing a single thread.
View all comments
25 points

This bit in particular sums up why US is in a panic right now

“Finding buyers for US debt is the top mission of Yellen. From a medium-and-long-term perspective, China is disposing of US debt,” it says. “Who else will buy it? Japan is the biggest creditor of the US but cannot buy more. The United Kingdom is facing an economic recession and sold $30 billion of US debt in April.”

permalink
report
reply
6 points

You’ve got to love seein them scrambling in panic asking for money to finance their endless debt machine.

permalink
report
parent
reply
5 points

How is the secondary market important? If China sells us dept they sell that to other countries/companies/private people. Only when the US gives out new bonds you would need buyers.

permalink
report
parent
reply
11 points

Do you not think there’s problem with a lack of potential buyers when the US needs to sell more debt—not if, but when?

permalink
report
parent
reply

Community stats

  • 777

    Monthly active users

  • 3K

    Posts

  • 18K

    Comments