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Why Emerging Markets Are Quietly Buying US Debt
With the trade-weighted dollar index holding near 119.5 in late September 2026, emerging market central banks are navigating a complex balancing act between currency defense and capital preservation. We examine why nations like Brazil and South Korea are increasingly treating US Treasuries not just as safe assets, but as strategic tools for domestic stability. This episode breaks down the mechanics of sovereign reserve management, looking at how rising import costs and shifting current account dynamics are forcing policymakers to rethink traditional diversification strategies…
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