Tim smith
on August 24, 2026
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WHEN THE COUNTRIES THAT YOUR ARE TRYING TO STRONG ARM HOLD YOUR DEBT.
The US is scooping up treasury bonds in an effort to raise their price and push yields down – but it’s not working
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Tim smith
Japan: Japan remains the largest foreign holder, but it cut its holdings down to $1.116 trillion.China: China reduced its holdings to $652.3 billion, which is the lowest level since 2008. China has been moving money into gold instead.United Kingdom: The UK cut its holdings by about 1% down to $939.9... View More
August 24, 2026
Tim smith
Why Countries Are SellingInflation and Debt: Rising U.S. debt and inflation worries make bonds riskier.Geopolitics: Tensions in the Middle East and the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted oil prices and shook currency markets (according to CNBC).Diversification: Foreign central banks want to protect their ... View More
August 24, 2026
Chris Carns
Yeah, it's all Trumps fault......
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