Plato's Cave: Economic and Media Analysis in a Dark Time

Bond Yields: Is the sky falling? (June Episode)


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Linda and Bill don't panic over bond yields on US Treasury bonds exceeding 5%.

Bond interest versus bond yields are explained.

It is explained why the US cannot be forced to default. This makes US treasury bonds highly secure assets for individuals and financial institutions of all kinds.

The impact of Trump's magical thinking about tariffs and policy in general, as opposed to actual outcomes for the economy is also discussed.

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Plato's Cave: Economic and Media Analysis in a Dark TimeBy Bill Waller and Linda Robertson