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To: RandFan; Mariner

High rates aren’t going to “bankrupt the USA”. Already issued Treasury debt still pays the same coupon amount as when it was issued.

Bond investors experience a decline in the price of their bonds but unless they are complete novices they know the risk when they buy them.


26 posted on 06/11/2022 10:42:05 AM PDT by Pelham (World War III is entering on cat's feet.)
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To: Pelham; RandFan

However, the US Treasury does not have the cash to pay your principal. They will BORROW that money at the going interest rate of 10%+.


36 posted on 06/11/2022 11:20:14 AM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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