Macro Musings with David Beckworth

Samim Ghamami on How to Reform the Treasury Market

Aug 19, 2024
Samim Ghamami, an economist at the SEC, shares insights on reforming the US Treasury market. He breaks down the market's structure and discusses the impact of rising interest rates. Ghamami emphasizes the importance of central clearing and potential reforms to enhance market stability. He also addresses risk concentration concerns and highlights the Treasury's new buyback program aimed at improving liquidity. With a forward-looking perspective, he evaluates how these changes could reshape fiscal and monetary policies in the future.
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