“In a World of Financial Uncertainty, the U.S. Remains the Only Game in Town, Say Officials”

Khadija Khan

May 19, 2025

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“In a World of Financial Uncertainty, the U.S. Remains the Only Game in Town, Say Officials”

By FNF News Staff

May 19, 2025

Washington, D.C. — As global debt markets reel from rising interest rates, inflation uncertainty, and geopolitical instability, one message rang clear from Secretary Bessent this week: the United States remains the safest and most dominant economic power—especially when it comes to sovereign debt.

Speaking at the annual Global Fiscal Stability Forum in Washington, Bessent remarked that “when push comes to shove, there’s only one game in town”—a pointed reference to the continued global demand for U.S. Treasury bonds, even amid rising federal deficits.

The comment, while met with some skepticism abroad, sparked widespread debate across economic circles and social media.

“Spencer, when you consider that the USA is the only game in town, Secretary Bessent’s logic makes perfect sense. Who else would buy the PRC’s debt or any Eurozone country’s?”
— @MacroEconWatch, X (formerly Twitter)

America’s Debt Still in Demand

Despite political wrangling over the national debt ceiling and growing deficits, U.S. Treasuries remain the global benchmark for safety and liquidity.

As of Q1 2025, the U.S. holds over $34 trillion in federal debt, yet continues to receive strong investor demand.
Foreign nations—including Japan, the UK, and even China—remain top buyers of U.S. debt.
Interest rates on 10-year Treasury notes remain competitive despite rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

“It’s a paradox,” says Dr. Leo Anwar, economist at the Peterson Institute. “The U.S. is in debt, yes—but it’s still the only country everyone trusts enough to owe them money.”

Alternatives Lack Confidence

Critics of the global financial status quo often suggest the Chinese yuan or Euro-denominated bonds as alternatives. But experts argue that both face credibility and transparency issues.

Key concerns:

People’s Republic of China (PRC) debt is viewed as opaque, with currency controls limiting convertibility.
European economies, especially those in the southern bloc, still face stagnant growth and political fragmentation.
Recent moves by Russia, India, and China to explore alternative trade settlements have made little impact on global debt preferences.

“No serious central bank is shifting from dollars to yuan anytime soon,”
— Dr. Ana Paredes, IMF consultant

Bessent’s Strategy: Double Down on Dollar Dominance

Bessent’s fiscal policy strategy appears focused on reinforcing dollar liquidity, deepening capital markets, and maintaining U.S. debt reliability even with increasing political polarization.

Sources within the Treasury say recent bond auctions have seen record participation, including from allies concerned about regional instability in Eastern Europe and the South China Sea.

“Until there’s a rival with equal market depth and rule of law, the dollar will continue to dominate,”
— Joseph Stein, former Deputy Treasury Secretary

Conclusion: The Devil You Know

In an increasingly fragmented world, many investors, governments, and economists still see the United States as the financial anchor of last resort. Secretary Bessent’s remarks, though bold, may simply reflect an unshakable truth of the current global order: when it comes to sovereign debt, the U.S. remains the only game in town.

“In a World of Financial Uncertainty, the U.S. Remains the Only Game in Town, Say Officials”

ByKhadija Khan

Headline:

By FNF News Staff

America’s Debt Still in Demand

Alternatives Lack Confidence

Key concerns:

Bessent’s Strategy: Double Down on Dollar Dominance

Conclusion: The Devil You Know

By Khadija Khan

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