Money Snatchers

China remained the top holder in the ballooning US debt last year, revised data showed, after earlier indications it had been eclipsed by Japan drew speculation about Beijing’s motives.

Dec.

Naturally and with some knowledge of the general government debt situation in Japan which will at some point result in a prolonged hangover in the form a debt restructuring, one finds it hard to see this talk of a cap as nothing more …

Aug. 3 — Japan’s bond futures fell for a second day on speculation investors will cut holdings of debt before two auctions this week as the government increases supply to help fund its stimulus spending.

May 25 — Japan’s bonds fell for a third day, the longest losing streak in two weeks, on speculation dealers will reduce their debt holdings in preparation for a sale of 20- year securities tomorrow.