as reported in the US Treasury's TIC report. It's interesting that China did not surpass Japan until September of 2008; and that those two countries dwarf all the other holders. How long can Japan avoid having to redeem some of these assets to fund domestic social programs?
Japan Real Time Charts and Data
Edward Hugh is only able to update this blog from time to time, but he does run a lively Twitter account with plenty of Japan related comment. He also maintains a collection of constantly updated Japan data charts with short updates on a Storify dedicated page Is Japan Once More Back in Deflation?
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Japan still a major factor in US Treasury market
as reported in the US Treasury's TIC report. It's interesting that China did not surpass Japan until September of 2008; and that those two countries dwarf all the other holders. How long can Japan avoid having to redeem some of these assets to fund domestic social programs?