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To: wk4bush2004

So, lets see: the Fed prints $$ (out of thin air), then buys Treasuries to keep the interest rates low. I may be oversimplifying here, but am I wrong? If so, what am I missing?


17 posted on 03/18/2009 12:14:32 PM PDT by rbg81 (DRAIN THE SWAMP!!)
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To: rbg81

Buying securities is the usual way that Fed money enters the economy. Usually they buy the securities from a third party, this time looks like the T-bills are going directly from the Government to the Fed in exchange for printed cash.

In an inflation scenario the first person to get the “new” money gets the advantage.

A big middle finger to the chinese and anyone who wants or needs to save with low risk, as this depresses rates on all savings rates everywhere.

Not to mention the dollar collapse risk they’re running.


18 posted on 03/18/2009 12:18:03 PM PDT by delapaz
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To: rbg81

Hello, I’m hyperinflation. Nice to meet you President Obama...


25 posted on 03/18/2009 12:32:12 PM PDT by cups
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