Category Archives: Treasuries

Federal Reserve

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Lenore Hawkins

It took the federal government around 200 years to accumulate a trillion dollars in debt. Within the following decade it tripled that number, then doubled it again in just twelve years, and doubled it again in another 8 years. Overall … Continue reading →

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The Cycle of Debt with Carmen Reinhart

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Lenore Hawkins

This week I had the distinct pleasure of enjoying a breakfast with Carmen Reinhart, followed by a discussion on the exceptionally high levels of sovereign and private debt in the U.S. and the Eurozone and the likely economic consequences.  The … Continue reading →

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Wild Week For Treasuries

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Lenore Hawkins

Treasury Bonds: Last week was quite a week for Treasuries! The yield on the 10-year Treasury note closed last Monday at 2.92%.  At Friday’s close, the yield had increased to 3.32, a 40 basis point spike!  Dropping the bond market jargon, … Continue reading →

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