Trump’s America and Wall Street are in a dangerous spiral
This article examines the growing instability in US debt markets, driven by record government borrowing and rising interest rates. It highlights how geopolitical tensions and inflation are creating a dangerous environment for both government and corporate debt.
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The stability of the US debt market is a cornerstone of the global economy; its volatility could signal broader financial risks.
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Share A A A What would it look like if demand for government and corporate debt rose rapidly even as its cost surged? We’re seeing that play out in real time.
The coincidence of record levels of government debt and government debt issuance with the biggest investment boom in history is having an increasingly visible impact on debt markets, one exacerbated by stubbornly-high inflation rates and heightened geopolitical risks.
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