economy
Ovo je evropsko oružje protiv Trampa: Moglo bi da sruši tržišta
Američki ministar finansija Skot Besent izjavio je na Svetskom ekonomskom forumu u Davosu da je ideja o tome da Evropa odgovori prodajom američkih državnih obveznica zbog planova SAD da preuzmu kontrolu nad Grenlandom nelogična i neizvodljiva.
TL;DR
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent stated that Europe selling US Treasury bonds in response to US plans for Greenland is illogical and unfeasible.
- The mere possibility of such a move caused markets to react, leading to a wave of selling of US debt and highlighting US economic issues like high public debt and budget deficit.
- President Trump had threatened tariffs on European countries opposing his Greenland plan, though he is currently backing away from this.
- European investors are significant holders of US Treasury bonds, collectively holding approximately $3.6 trillion.
- A potential halt in purchases or mass sell-off of US debt could have catastrophic consequences for the global financial system, as US Treasury bonds are foundational to the world's capital market.
- Unpredictable US economic policy is deterring investors from US assets due to financial logic, not political reasons.
- Investment firm PIMCO announced a reduction in exposure to US bonds due to uncertainty and risk from Washington's current policies.
- A Danish pension fund plans to sell $100 million in US bonds, viewing long-term US state financing as unsustainable.
- Analysts consider a rapid and massive sell-off of US bonds in Europe unlikely due to potential large losses for pension funds and the need for coordination with private investors.
- Despite concerns, US Treasury bonds still have strong demand due to the dominance of the US tech sector and the liquidity of the US capital market.