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    Treasury yields surge as global buyers retreat from U.S. debt

    Started by RE Apr 20, 2026, 02:59 AM

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    Apr 20, 2026, 02:59 AM

    MSN.COM • 2026-04-20

    Treasury yields surge as global buyers retreat from U.S. debt

    U.S. Treasury yields are climbing sharply as geopolitical tensions, a $1.9 trillion deficit, and waning foreign demand undermine their safe-haven status.
    China is selling Treasurys at rates unseen since 2008, while Japan's yields hit multi-decade highs, signaling a structural shift in global capital flows. The resulting pressure threatens the dollar's purchasing power, fuels inflation risks, and may force the Federal Reserve into controversial debt monetization.

    File this under "you heard it here first".

    I mentioned a week or so ago that the Chinese were likely to exercise the "nuclear option" and start dumping USTs, and lo & behold, that's exactly what's happening.  This could rapidly become a serious problem if da fed has to monetize the debt, which seems pretty unavoidable.  Hyperinflation in that scenario.

    Another RE prediction comes to pass. 😀


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