• NotSteve_@piefed.ca
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    1 day ago

    That’s the nuclear bomb that I think every country is holding off using (for now)

      • EldenLord@lemmy.world
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        20 hours ago

        Maybe, but selling bonds would hurt the US more than other countries because of their high federal debt (if I‘m not mistaken).

        • redsand@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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          19 hours ago

          Among other reasons yes. Canada lead original sell off will likely accelerate and obliterate 10 year bonds.