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U.S. Should Prepare for a 'Vicious' Bond Crash: Paulson
News April 16, 2026 at 01:21 PM
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- The former Treasury secretary says we need a plan to avert a potential collapse in the demand for U.S. government debt.
- U.S. budget experts have for years warned of the potential for a “doom loop,” where investors start demanding higher yields on Treasurys.
- "It’s going to take increased revenues, taxes, and dealing with expenses," he said.
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