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特朗普,按下恐怖“定时炸弹”的倒计时
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-04-18 18:51

Group 1 - The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield experienced its largest weekly increase in over 20 years, surpassing 4.5%, while the 30-year yield exceeded 5% [3][4] - Concerns are rising that the U.S. debt situation could lead to a financial crisis worse than that of 2008, with the national debt reaching approximately $36.21 trillion, which is 126.5% of the projected 2024 GDP [6][14] - The U.S. government is facing significant debt maturities in 2025, with estimates of up to $7.84 trillion in non-short-term bonds maturing, raising fears of potential defaults [6][15] Group 2 - The U.S. Treasury market is currently the most liquid bond market globally, with an average daily trading volume exceeding $600 billion, making it a critical asset for central banks managing large foreign reserves [12][10] - The share of foreign investors in U.S. Treasury securities has decreased from nearly half in 2014 to about 30% by the end of 2024, indicating a shift in investment patterns [12][23] - Recent trends show that central banks are increasingly interested in gold, with 69% indicating plans to increase their gold purchases in the next five years, reflecting a potential shift away from U.S. dollar-denominated assets [23][12] Group 3 - The U.S. government has a history of managing its debt through various means, including legalizing defaults in the past, which raises questions about the sustainability of its current debt practices [19][20] - The debt ceiling has been raised over 110 times since its establishment in 1917, indicating a long-term trend of increasing national debt without significant fiscal discipline [16][22] - The current economic environment poses a dilemma for the Federal Reserve, as lowering interest rates could exacerbate inflation while not acting could lead to a liquidity crisis [25][27]