Marketplace · Monday, August 3, 2026
The US is exploring the possibility of expanding a lending tool to allow Japan to borrow against its bond holdings, rather than selling them. This move is aimed at mitigating the risk of further sales in the US Treasury market.
“The US is also considering expanding a lending tool so Japan can borrow against its bond holdings, not sell them.”
“It was obviously put forward by the US to try to ease the risk of of further selling in the US Treasury market.”