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Our US Treasury Department is LITERALLY bragging about our failing economy (today's FacePalm)
Kind of like bragging that you have gained weight when your goal was to lose 20 pounds
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Bond prices rise when investors anticipate an economic slowdown or recession. They "flee to safety," increasing demand for secure assets like U.S. Treasuries, which drives prices up and yields down.
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