Category: US treasuries

Secretary Yellen Worried About Liquidity in the Treasury Market

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen admitted to being concerned about liquidity in the Treasury debt market during an event in Washington on Oct. 12. The potential loss of liquidity is a worrying situation, Yellen said in a question-and-answer session following a speech at the event, according to Bloomberg. She pointed out that even…


Beyond the Dollar: China’s Plan to Replace US Treasuries

News Analysis Beijing experienced limited success in its quest to overtake the U.S. dollar as the global trade currency. But it may have an easier time convincing the world of its government bonds as an investment alternative to U.S. treasuries. So far in 2021, Chinese government bonds have far exceeded the performance of their U.S….