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| Headlines claiming the Fed is “buying its own debt” or printing money are widely misunderstood. Treasury buybacks are routine cash management—issuing new debt while retiring or shifting existing maturities to align with inflows like tax revenue. No new money is being created; the system expands through lending and debt issuance. Despite the panic narrative, demand for U.S. Treasuries remains strong, including from foreign investors. This isn’t a bailout or dollar crisis—it’s normal market plumbing, often misread as something far more dramatic. 📺Full episode: Catch Lance Roberts daily on The Real Investment Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealInvestmentShow |
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