The fragile financing of the United States
The US national debt recently passed the 30,000 billion dollar mark. Since March 2020, the US national debt has increased by 7,000 billion dollars. All those “Treasuries” are ultimately part of one’s portfolio. Certainly now that some major buyers have dropped out this year, it remains to be seen whether enough buyers will remain.
Opinion: Regulating big tech
Jay Powell was appointed by Trump. Trump denied Janet Yellen, the previous chair of the Federal Reserve, another term in 2018. Trump preferred to have his own pawn. He did not succeed. Powell and thus the Federal Reserve remained independent. Next year Powell can be replaced, but it will not be easy.