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Governments shift from US debt toward American shares
Original: Governments want to hold America’s shares more than its debts
Foreign governments are increasingly preferring to hold equities in American companies rather than US government debt, according to analysis by The Economist. The shift suggests central banks and sovereign wealth funds see American stocks as a better store of value than Treasuries, reflecting concerns about dollar assets, deficits and returns. The trend has implications for US borrowing costs and global capital flows.
Why now: Fresh analysis highlighting a notable change in how foreign governments allocate reserves between US stocks and Treasuries
The EconomistUnited States governmentforeign governmentsUS Treasury
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- Governments want to hold America’s shares more than its debts · The Economist
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