Foreign buyers find U.S. Treasuries less appealing

[Altavest_Erik]

Top foreign holders of Treasuries like China and Japan have shrunk their portfolios of U.S. government bonds this year, and a recent barometer of participation in Treasury auctions suggests overseas buyers have not been showing up in force, according to Treasury Department data.

Some auctions since late October had the weakest foreign participation rates in nearly a decade, a Reuters analysis of U.S. Treasury sales shows. At the same time, auction sizes are rising fast, with bond issuance this quarter projected to set a record of $83 billion after deducting maturing debt.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...d-u-s-treasuries-less-appealing-idUSKCN1NV27V

 

[nooby_mcnoob]

Called it, bitches.

 

[zdreg]

why buy US Treasuries? the $US as a reserve currency like US hegemony as a world power is declining. most Americans if they even think about it are in a state of self denial.

 

[Overnight]

why buy US Treasuries? the $US as a reserve currency like US hegemony as a world power is declining. most Americans if they even think about it are in a state of self denial.

So long as we keep coming out with good science-fiction movies with Star Trek, Star Wars and Marvel comics themes, we will be impenetrable! AAHHAHA!

 

[nooby_mcnoob]

What other currency do you think makes sense? My opinion, Canadian dollar. Resource-based, no Trump.

 

[canoe]

why buy US Treasuries? the $US as a reserve currency like US hegemony as a world power is declining. most Americans if they even think about it are in a state of self denial.

careful buddy, don't wanna offend dem freedom-soaked 'muricans with cold, hard facts!

#MUHHHFREEDOM #MAGATRUMP #GODEMPEROR #mericaNUMBAONE #SECONDAMENDMENT

USA! USA! USA!

 

[ironchef]

Top foreign holders of Treasuries like China and Japan have shrunk their portfolios of U.S. government bonds this year, and a recent barometer of participation in Treasury auctions suggests overseas buyers have not been showing up in force, according to Treasury Department data.

Some auctions since late October had the weakest foreign participation rates in nearly a decade, a Reuters analysis of U.S. Treasury sales shows. At the same time, auction sizes are rising fast, with bond issuance this quarter projected to set a record of $83 billion after deducting maturing debt.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...d-u-s-treasuries-less-appealing-idUSKCN1NV27V

Yes, they can switch to holding bitcoin as their reserve currency.

 

[Overnight]

Yes, they can switch to holding bitcoin as their reserve currency.

Indeed. That has worked out well for them this past year. *guffaws* HODL!