Geopolitics and U.S. Debt Markets

This chapter examines the influence of geopolitical tensions, particularly with China, on U.S. debt markets and the potential implications of a debt crisis. It discusses historical precedents of financial fallout, the dynamics of U.S.-China lending relations, and the interventions of the Federal Reserve during market disruptions. The chapter highlights how changing interest rates and political narratives can complicate the landscape of public debt and monetary policy.