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Economist Warns of 'Soft Financial Repression' in US Treasury Moves
An economist has warned that recent moves by the US Treasury in bond and currency markets amount to 'soft-form financial repression.' This strategy is reportedly aimed at lowering debt costs.
23 Aug, 17:22 — 23 Aug, 17:22
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YahooMostly Factual4h ago
The Treasury’s recent moves in the bond and currency markets add up to ‘soft-form financial repression’ to lower debt costs, economist warns
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The Treasury’s recent moves in the bond and currency markets add up to ‘soft-form financial repression’ to lower debt costs, economist warns
"If the market price of USTs is not 'allowed' to adjust down, the foreign exchange price of UST owned by foreign investors has to adjust via a weakening in the dollar."
By Jason Ma
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