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2. "quantitative easing" is another term for "oh, shit"...

Mon May 26, 2025, 10:46 AM

May 26

The bond markets appear to be America's canary in the coal mine.

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May be a good thing. It's a bit over my head. Joinfortmill May 26 #1

The inflation we've had since covid is the result of QE bhikkhu May 26 #3

Basically they are monetizing the debt. Jacson6 May 26 #4

"quantitative easing" is another term for "oh, shit"... rubbersole May 26 #2

This might be misleading... Pluvious May 26 #7

thanks. du has some knowledgeable people to set us straight. nt scipan May 26 #8

Between On And Off Tariffs and General Incompetence modrepub May 27 #10