Global Debt Crisis Erupts Threatening Massive US Selloff
Global Debt Crisis Erupts Threatening Massive US Selloff
Taylor Kenny: 9-16-2025
Something profound is stirring in the global financial markets, and it’s not just another economic blip. We’re witnessing a transformative shift in the global bond market – one that could fundamentally reset our monetary system and deeply impact the value of the US dollar, along with your financial future.
This isn’t just financial jargon; it’s a looming reality that affects everything from your mortgage rates to the stability of your savings.
Across the globe, from Washington D.C. to Tokyo, long-term government bond yields are climbing. This isn’t isolated to one region; it’s a synchronized movement signifying serious economic consequences beyond routine market fluctuations.
Higher yields mean higher borrowing costs for governments, businesses, and ultimately, you. Think elevated mortgage rates, pricier credit cards, and increased business credit costs, all of which can dampen economic growth and stock market valuations.
A key driver of this seismic shift stems from an unexpected corner: Japan. For decades, Japan maintained ultra-low bond yields through aggressive bond-buying and “yield curve control” policies. But that era is ending. Japan is retreating from these policies, causing its bond yields to rapidly soar to levels not seen since the 1990s.
Why does Japan matter so much? Because Japan is the largest foreign holder of US debt. As Japanese bond yields rise, the narrowing gap between their bonds and US Treasuries makes US debt less attractive for Japanese investors.
This threatens the crucial demand for US Treasuries, potentially forcing Japanese investors to pull funds from US debt holdings. The implications for the US dollar and its stability are immense.
A desperate US government might then pressure the Federal Reserve to intervene by buying government debt, a move historically associated with sparking severe inflation.
We’ve already seen a preview of this fragility. The 2024 yen carry trade unwind, where investors rapidly reversed positions in yen-funded, higher-yielding assets, caused a sharp sell-off in US assets and significant volatility in Treasury yields. It was a stark warning of the interconnectedness and vulnerability of our current system.
Despite central banks hinting at potential rate cuts due to weakening labor markets, inflation continues to accelerate. This creates a contradictory and dangerous economic environment prone to stagflation – a toxic combination of stagnant growth, high inflation, and rising unemployment, eerily reminiscent of the challenging 1970s.
The current behavior of the bond market, where yields rise despite central bank efforts to keep them down, signals a “broken illusion” and a fundamental structural reset in the global financial system. The old rules are breaking down, and a new financial era is dawning.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Global Bond Market Warning
1:53 Japan Dumps Treasuries
4:01 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
6:26 Welcome Back Stagflation
8:15 Gold’s Next Big Move?