What if the Feds attack the market in the same way that they attacked gold? The US could start things off by liquidating positions in certain banks. Then when the rout accelerates, they could clean up by shorting across the board. This would redistribute wealth from the private sector to the government sector.
When the dust settles, and martial is declared, the Feds would have lots of gold, a strong dollar, and the ability to buy up what’s left.
Why would they attack the market? Or gold?
The US could start things off by liquidating positions in certain banks.
I don't think they hold any positions to liquidate.
Then when the rout accelerates, they could clean up by shorting across the board.
But why?
When the dust settles, and martial is declared, the Feds would have lots of gold, a strong dollar, and the ability to buy up what’s left.
Right. Geez.