US Treasury bonds
Coverage of US Treasury bonds in the Nexus archive.
- Trump promised ‘rocket fuel.’ The economy got a ‘big yawn’ housing bill and higher debt than defense costs instead
President Donald Trump's efforts to lower interest rates have failed, leading to higher borrowing costs and increased national debt servicing expenses exceeding defense spending. The Iran war and Trump's policies, including tariffs and AI data center investments, have contributed to rising oil prices and inflation, complicating economic conditions ahead of midterms.
- Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy. He is losing that fight so far
President Donald Trump has been advocating for interest rate cuts to stimulate economic growth, but rising rates since the war in Iran began have contradicted his promises. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh acknowledged persistent inflation without clear solutions, while Treasury bonds reached near-decade highs. Trump attributes economic challenges to the Iran conflict and claims resolving it will lower rates.
- How Japan’s yen rout could spark a US financial crisis
The article discusses how Japan's weakening yen might lead to a US financial crisis. It highlights the long-standing financial relationship where the US borrows heavily, and Japan invests in US Treasury bonds, maintaining low interest rates for the US.