What begins on September 9th and why does it matter?
The Treasury starts a large program of buying its own debt with newly printed dollars—an injection of liquidity that can reduce borrowing costs but risks increasing inflation and eroding cash value over time.
Why did the Treasury become a buyer of its own debt?
Outside demand for US debt fell and yields rose, so the Treasury doubled buyback operations to $4B per operation to lower borrowing costs—market participants call this 'liquidity support.'
How will this money printing show up for everyday people?
Inflation tends to rise months after such operations, raising costs for groceries, rent, mortgages and making cash and fixed savings worth less in real terms.
What portfolio moves does Felix recommend to protect savings?
Shift toward hard assets, cash-generating/dividend businesses, and precious metals rather than holding large cash balances or overexposed speculative tech positions.
What do Trump's recent SEC filings indicate about his positioning?
He increased holdings in stable, cash-generating names (e.g., Berkshire Hathaway, Visa, Mastercard, Home Depot) and sold speculative tech (Meta, Palantir, Netflix), signaling a move toward defensive, income-oriented assets.
How big is the government's interest burden right now?
The US spent about $1.4 trillion on interest in the past 12 months, and projections put it on track toward roughly $1.7 trillion by 2028.