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What If the U.S. Paid Off All Its Debt Overnight?
It sounds like the perfect solution: just pay it all off and start fresh.
But what if the United States suddenly cleared its entire national debt?
In this episode, we explore the surprising consequences of wiping out trillions of dollars owed through instruments like U.S. Treasury bonds. From global investors and pension funds to central banks around the world, U.S. debt isn’t just a liability—it’s a cornerstone of the global financial system.
What happens to interest rates?
Where do investors put their money?
And could paying off the debt actually destabilize the economy?
We break down the…
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