

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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Understanding the Treasury Market Landscape
01:53 • 10min
Labor Dynamics and Economic Implications
12:00 • 5min
Navigating Interest Rates and Treasury Market Dynamics
17:02 • 22min
Reforming the Treasury Market
38:59 • 6min
Exploring the Standing Repo Facility and Market Function Purchases
44:36 • 3min
Exploring the Treasury Buyback Program and its Implications
47:22 • 2min