South Korea is planning a "large scale" acquisition of US Treasuries, Korea Economic Daily reports citing sources
Newsquawk Staff ·
- "South Korea is expected to secure counterweight in future negotiations with the US, including, in an extreme scenario, the implicit leverage associated with major debt holdings"
- "South Korea’s central bank is preparing a large-scale acquisition of US Treasuries to fortify its foreign exchange reserves, offering Washington a financial lifeline while securing vital geopolitical and trade leverage ahead of potential shifts in US policy."
Sources
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