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The U.S. dollar has long been the backbone of the global economy.
It was trusted, dominant, and the foundation for trade, investment, and government borrowing.
But today, that dominance is under threat, and China is leading the charge.
This is no longer about theory. China’s actions are starting to work.
The dollar’s grip on the world is slipping, and the fallout is just beginning.
The Treasury market is feeling the heat
For decades, foreign governments and investors bought U.S. Treasuries, keeping borrowing costs low and helping finance America’s massive spending.
China was once one of the biggest buyers. But now, they are steadily pulling back.
China’s holdings of U.S. debt have dropped to levels not seen since 2009.
Every sale puts more pressure on the market, pushing Treasury yields higher and making it harder for the U.S. to borrow cheaply.
Japan, facing its own economic turmoil, has also started reducing its Treasury holdings.
Together, the two largest foreign creditors are stepping back at the worst possible moment, just as America’s debt pile keeps growing.
The result is clear: U.S. borrowing costs are rising, and the once rock-solid Treasury market looks vulnerable.
De-globalization and BRICS are accelerating the shift
This is not just about China selling Treasuries.
It is about a global system that is changing fast.
China and its BRICS partners are actively building alternatives to the dollar.
New trade agreements, payment systems, and currency swap lines are being designed to work around the U.S. financial system.
At the same time, the move toward de-globalization is accelerating.
Countries are looking inward.
The trust that held the dollar system together is breaking down as trade wars, sanctions, and export bans force other nations to rethink their dependence on the U.S.
That means less demand for dollars. Less demand for Treasuries. And more trouble for a system that depends on both.
What comes next?
We are already seeing the impact.
→ Treasury yields are at levels not seen in decades.
→ The U.S. government’s interest payments are soaring.
→ Mortgages, loans, and business credit are getting more expensive.
The dollar is still the world’s reserve currency, but the foundation it rests on is starting to crack.
China’s plan is working, and the world is watching.
In today’s video, I break down exactly how this is playing out:
Why China’s sell-off of U.S. Treasuries matters more than ever
How BRICS is quietly building a system to challenge dollar dominance
What this means for interest rates, the economy, and your investments
Stay stoic,
Max
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