Why Japan Owns So Much U.S. Debt

Japan is the world’s largest foreign holder of U.S. treasuries, and here’s why.
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20 Comments

  1. i dont know capitalism with their bank , debt and tax mechanism is insanely illusion becomes a real deal reality , but i can just say it is good for their dumping(export) program

  2. Because there is no better place for a central bank to put their assets, especially during a time of a rapidly appreciating US dollar. Earn 5% a year in Yen just because that currency has fallen in relation to the US dollar.

  3. The US Treasury estimates that $5 trillion dollars of US currency has been squirreled away by citizens of foreign nations. Why? Because there is no safer method of securing your life savings.

  4. Greatest ally? How delusional are you ? Japan is held back by us excellence . You’re on the losing team Japan . Dump America , they’re dumb to compete globally so they sanction