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President Donald Trump was forced to backtrack on his sweeping tariff plans because of a 'fire sale' in the bond market which could have triggered economic meltdown.
Alongside causing turmoil in the stock market, Trump's sweeping tariff plans sparked a major US government bonds sell-off, the likes of which had not been seen since the depths of the Covid-19 crisis.
Experts are saying that it was this, rather than simply the 'art of the deal,' which caused the White House to backtrack on its tariff proposals…
US government bonds have traditionally been seen as one of the world's safest assets, and as a place where investors can put their money in times of volatility.
But the sudden fall was one of the clearest signs yet that investors may be beginning to lose confidence in their safe haven status - and an indication of just how much the world's biggest economy was shaken by Trump's tariff plans.
Gasparino claimed that, according to his sources, while Trump was negotiating with Japan, it was dumping US Treasury bonds 'because they believed this was not a great place to do business.
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In less than 4 months Trump has damaged the full faith and credit of the United States.
Nations and investors dumping US Bonds is a sign of an economy in serious distress.
Treasury bonds once a safe haven are now considered risky because of Trump’s reckless behavior and policies.
When it all comes out, the nation will be stunned just how close we were to an economic meltdown.
MAGA idiots call this Winning.
Alongside causing turmoil in the stock market, Trump's sweeping tariff plans sparked a major US government bonds sell-off, the likes of which had not been seen since the depths of the Covid-19 crisis.
Experts are saying that it was this, rather than simply the 'art of the deal,' which caused the White House to backtrack on its tariff proposals…
US government bonds have traditionally been seen as one of the world's safest assets, and as a place where investors can put their money in times of volatility.
But the sudden fall was one of the clearest signs yet that investors may be beginning to lose confidence in their safe haven status - and an indication of just how much the world's biggest economy was shaken by Trump's tariff plans.
Gasparino claimed that, according to his sources, while Trump was negotiating with Japan, it was dumping US Treasury bonds 'because they believed this was not a great place to do business.
Warning about economic meltdown that forced Trump's hand on tariffs
A Fox Business finance guru has explained why President Trump 'capitulated' on his sweeping tariff plans and had no choice but to U-turn.
Bond Sell Off Raises Questions About U.S. Safe Haven Status
As the fallout from President Trump’s global trade war spreads, investors are fleeing what is typically seen as the safest corner.
In less than 4 months Trump has damaged the full faith and credit of the United States.
Nations and investors dumping US Bonds is a sign of an economy in serious distress.
Treasury bonds once a safe haven are now considered risky because of Trump’s reckless behavior and policies.
When it all comes out, the nation will be stunned just how close we were to an economic meltdown.
MAGA idiots call this Winning.
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