What Happens if the U.S. Debt Ceiling Is Hit? | WSJ

Congress and the White House have to - yet, again - agree to raise the debt ceiling before the default deadline of June 1, 2023. While both parties disagree on conditions to raising it, they both agree that a default can’t happen.
Why? Because U.S. debt has become the center of gravity for the economy. Bonds issued by the Treasury are considered the safest investment and therefore the “benchmark” for so many pieces of the financial system. A default would throw the U.S. into a recession, according to Moody’s and other economists.
WSJ explains why bonds have become central to the U.S. economy and how a potential default would affect you.
0:00 The debt ceiling debate
1:12 How the U.S. takes out debt
2:26 Why Treasury bonds are the benchmark for investments
3:33 Two default scenarios
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  • @MarkSlavin1
    @MarkSlavin1 Жыл бұрын

    Two years ago nobody could predict the dollar condition we're witnessing today. The u.s continue to double down on the same mistake that brought the dollar where it's. Therefore,no guarantee that the grass of the dollar would not be faster than it's envisaged

  • @MalindaDeleon

    @MalindaDeleon

    Жыл бұрын

    Government policy has thrown the future under the bus for decades. The day of judgment is near. I predict an 80% drop in the stock market. Investors will abandon stocks in favor of real estate. There will be no money in banks... You must devise a strategy for survival

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    @Adukwulukman859

    Жыл бұрын

    These are the conditions in which life-changing money is made by those who remain calm, patient, and take controlled risks. Volatility goes both ways. The bigger the red candles, the bigger the green ones

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    @ZITABELCOMEDY-xf1ws

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a delicate season now, so you can do little or nothing on your own. Hence I will suggest you get yourself a professional that can provide you with entry and exit points on the securities you focus on.

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    @LucyHyde-zx8gq

    Жыл бұрын

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    @LucyHyde-zx8gq

    Жыл бұрын

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    @checkforme234 Жыл бұрын

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    @kimyoung8414

    Жыл бұрын

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    Жыл бұрын

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    Жыл бұрын

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    @thomasjonesiv1347

    Жыл бұрын

    It will most likely be a depression. So normal strategies are not going to benefit you like you think.

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    @gregfawcett5152

    Жыл бұрын

    Gymnasts always know how to land on their feet.

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    @HafezBd Жыл бұрын

    Even if the market keeps falling, if you're an expert, you won't have any trouble making big gains despite the downturn. How long you are willing to hold will determine everything.

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    @godof-ou1dw

    Жыл бұрын

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    @patrickperez7387

    Жыл бұрын

    During this recession, I've seen a lot of people earn six figures, but I've also observed that these strategies frequently only produce results when used by people with in-depth market knowledge.

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    @harod033

    Жыл бұрын

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    @patrickperez7387

    Жыл бұрын

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    Жыл бұрын

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  • @Greggsberdard
    @Greggsberdard10 ай бұрын

    No worries, the debt ceiling will be rise again. The US debt ceiling has been rising for the last 68 years or more 😁😁😁I'm curious if people who went through the financial crisis in 2008 had an easier time than me right now. The stock market is making me really worried because I've lost over $ 27,000 in just this month and I'm not making as much money as I used to. This is making me concerned that I might not have enough money saved up for my retirement since I can't add to my savings.

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    @crystalcassandra5597

    10 ай бұрын

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    10 ай бұрын

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  • @raygordonteacheschess5501

    @raygordonteacheschess5501

    3 ай бұрын

    The debt ceiling is theft. We must stop raising it.

  • @sandponics

    @sandponics

    2 ай бұрын

    68 years ago a gallon of gasoline cost about 50 cents.

  • @ClementRusso2
    @ClementRusso28 ай бұрын

    Don't fret, the debt ceiling always goes up. I wonder if 2008 crisis survivors had it easier. I'm concerned about the stock market, I've lost $35,000 this month, and my income is down. Worried I won't save enough for retirement as I can't add to my savings.

  • @Rodxmirixm

    @Rodxmirixm

    8 ай бұрын

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    @Jason9o669

    8 ай бұрын

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    @Rodxmirixm

    8 ай бұрын

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    @VickyAlvy

    8 ай бұрын

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  • @sandponics

    @sandponics

    2 ай бұрын

    The people in 1929 probably had it easier than those in 2029.

  • @Raymondjohn2
    @Raymondjohn2 Жыл бұрын

    Well the recent events with SVB make it unlikely for the market to make significant gains soon, so it's wise to manage expectations and prepare for a potentially long recovery period. It's recommended to avoid making significant investment decisions until the economic environment stabilizes in areas of concern. It's best to exercise caution and avoid engaging with the current turbulence.

  • @hermanramos7092

    @hermanramos7092

    Жыл бұрын

    Bad start to the year with these banks collapsing, META down 40k, ALLP down 35k, Draft Kings down 6k, NIO down 15K, ABML down 8k, and my wife doesn’t know. I'm just hanging on to Jim Cramer's words about opportunities in volatile times so perhaps, I either wait for a recovery or pick profitable investments to substitute for my loss.

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    @lipglosskitten2610

    Жыл бұрын

    There are quite frankly a number of ways to make high yields amidst volatile times, but such trades are best done under the supervision of a portfolio-coach

  • @bob.weaver72

    @bob.weaver72

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lipglosskitten2610 I’m in dire need of guidance so i can salvage my portfolio due to the massive dips and come up with better strategies. How can I reach this advisor?

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    @lipglosskitten2610

    Жыл бұрын

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    @Raymondjohn2

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @lucastanner9423
    @lucastanner9423 Жыл бұрын

    Congress: " I lost my glasses. But I need my glasses to find my glasses. Do you see the problem? Because I can't. "

  • @SevenEllen

    @SevenEllen

    Жыл бұрын

    He can't see the solution either.

  • @hamzamahmood9565
    @hamzamahmood9565 Жыл бұрын

    They should express national debt as a percentage of GDP rather than a number, that way people can compare it to other countries. $31 trillion is around 120% of U.S. GDP. Meaning America has a government debt 1.2 × its annual income.

  • @YouMakeItHappen

    @YouMakeItHappen

    Жыл бұрын

    Problem is....next year your salary won't change much and you'll have 74k in student loans

  • @Triquetra15

    @Triquetra15

    Жыл бұрын

    The US federal government income is more like 5 trillion so it’s like making 50k a year and having 310k in student loans.

  • @TheRidersChoice

    @TheRidersChoice

    Жыл бұрын

    Imagine thinking global economics applies at all to your personal economics.

  • @rob9360

    @rob9360

    Жыл бұрын

    You are comparing debt to GDP vs debt to income. GDP is a measurement of all economic activity within the country. They are not equivalent. It is more like we generated 4.6 trillion in tax revenue last year but we have a debt of 31.7 trillion which is a debt to income ratio of 689%. That would be a person who makes 60k and has a student loan of 413k.

  • @spicychad55

    @spicychad55

    Жыл бұрын

    What a stupid idea. No other country has a "debt ceiling". Better way to remove the debt, incentivize investors by temporarily lowering corporate and personal taxes if they let the national debt be erased.

  • @AllisonSherman7
    @AllisonSherman7 Жыл бұрын

    With changes in the economy leading to instability in the stock market, some individuals may face a decrease in their investments in an effort to benefit from the current market conditions, I am considering liquidating my $725k portfolio consisting of bonds and stocks. Someone else in the same situation? Please tell me in the comments!..

  • @Kurt5Dobson

    @Kurt5Dobson

    Жыл бұрын

    would suggest you thoroughly evaluate the companies you have invested in and their estimated future performance, as we may expect to see the market decline further. To minimize stress and improve efficiency, it might be wise to seek the assistance of an investment advisor to help restructure your portfolio and identify any underperforming investments to offset. This approach has been successful for me and has reduced my stress levels.

  • @AllisonSherman7

    @AllisonSherman7

    Жыл бұрын

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    @Kurt5Dobson

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @AllisonSherman7

    @AllisonSherman7

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @louieuy7607
    @louieuy7607 Жыл бұрын

    This is expected every year. I'm kinda numb to it now

  • @holdmybeer

    @holdmybeer

    Жыл бұрын

    it's not even news anymore.

  • @themissingtile2828

    @themissingtile2828

    Жыл бұрын

    You and me both. They WILL eventually raise it. It'll just be at the very last minute. Seen this movie many times.

  • @hamzamahmood9565

    @hamzamahmood9565

    Жыл бұрын

    OKAY BUT THIS TIME ITS THE FINAL LIMIT......lol

  • @Lov1atar

    @Lov1atar

    Жыл бұрын

    @@themissingtile2828 well. they need to drag people`s attention from important things somehow.

  • @dancahill9585

    @dancahill9585

    Жыл бұрын

    Not every year. The GOP only does it when there is a Democrat President. You'll notice the GOP just rubber stamps Debt Ceiling increases when Republicans like Trump, Bush, etc. massively raise the Debt.

  • @naomigonzales9663
    @naomigonzales9663 Жыл бұрын

    Retiring in 20 years? Due to inflation, you may need upwards of $2.6 million to maintain your existing lifestyle, with the ongoing effects of high inflation, lower forecasted stock market returns, and stagnant wages, achieving a secure early retirement could be more challenging than ever before

  • @LeonardoScott

    @LeonardoScott

    Жыл бұрын

    An obvious way to invest for a recession is to buy shares in businesses that are likely to experience steady demand even in a downturn. Typically, those are consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare companies, but off course such decisions cannot be made by an average Joe, a financial advisor is important in making this decisions

  • @dianarabbanii2

    @dianarabbanii2

    Жыл бұрын

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    @KangMinsu122

    Жыл бұрын

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    @dianarabbanii2

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @scottjuarez9549

    @scottjuarez9549

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dianarabbanii2 I looked up Viviana Marisa Coelho online and researched her accreditation. She seem very proficient, I wrote her detailing my Fin-markt

  • @krisgrigo
    @krisgrigo Жыл бұрын

    We Are in Unchartered Financial Waters! every day we encounter challenges that have become the new standard. Although we previously perceived it as a crisis, we now acknowledge it as the new normal and must adapt accordingly. Given the current economic difficulties that the country is experiencing in 2023, how can we enhance our earnings during this period of adjustment? I cannot let my $480,000 savings vanish after putting in so much effort to accumulate them.

  • @mrmgma

    @mrmgma

    Жыл бұрын

    @@midnitekingdrama2558 modern problems require modern solutions

  • @shadypark78

    @shadypark78

    Жыл бұрын

    Inflation can cut your $480,000 to the bone, just as easy as a recessionary dip in the market. Not to mention people like me that don't have anywhere near that kind of money in the bank. 60% of Americans cannot cover a $400 emergency. Massive spending cuts are an absolute must, so that people who are barely making it can eat. Combined with tax cuts, a reduction in spending, will make this economy that was thriving under Trump come back. The economy went right in the toilet when this pedophile Biden took office. Soon Trump will be President again, and the markets will explode.

  • @ajward9112

    @ajward9112

    Жыл бұрын

    As someone with little to no financial experience, wouldn't it be safer to take all the money out? Put it in a safe or something to keep it safe? You retain your savings in full that way.

  • @tomsugars566

    @tomsugars566

    Жыл бұрын

    @@midnitekingdrama2558 im thinking black

  • @bumblebee2956
    @bumblebee2956 Жыл бұрын

    At this point it means nothing…there is no ceiling to reach 😅

  • @Dakidpepe

    @Dakidpepe

    Жыл бұрын

    The ceiling gets reached when other countries ditch the dollar.

  • @davidwong5197

    @davidwong5197

    Жыл бұрын

    Cut spending

  • @DungeonMarshal

    @DungeonMarshal

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davidwong5197 Your comment deserves to have 100 000 likes. But it seems, noone in America cares

  • @johnkleven9416

    @johnkleven9416

    Жыл бұрын

    There was no ceiling to begin with anyways. It's all imaginary. The FED can print unlimited amounts of money they want.

  • @MISTAKEWASMADE4live

    @MISTAKEWASMADE4live

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@johnkleven9416 That's not true, if the interest on the debt becomes too much too pay we default, this article is completely wrong on how defaulting works, well not completely, but not raising the debt ceiling wouldn't cause a default, defaults happen when payments are not made like in Greece, or the government admits it's inability like in Puerto Rico.

  • @tahaoyunda5255
    @tahaoyunda5255 Жыл бұрын

    Can't deny the fact that *VRI TOKEN* has the strongest bet to bring lights back to this industry after we suffered FTX, Celsius, Tera and so on. Sure if they fail it's done for good but the pressure is too high and I think they will keep proper liquidity rather than these others. Don't see them going bankrupt any time soon.

  • @hammerfist8763
    @hammerfist8763 Жыл бұрын

    It's catastrophic because our economy is too dependent on financing in the form of a borrowed, inflated currency.

  • @Rickets1911

    @Rickets1911

    Жыл бұрын

    We ‘borrow’ mostly from ourselves. The largest share of our nation debt is owed to Social Security. That’s right, I said they’re robbing your social security

  • @hammerfist8763

    @hammerfist8763

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Rickets1911 Correct on point one. But the majority of the debt is against the value of our own money and treasury bills. The government is borrowing from the Federal Reserve. There is no Social Security account. The government argued in Helvering vs. Davis before the Supreme Court that the Social Security Act was legal because Congress had the power to tax and to spend money as it saw fit to provide for the general welfare. Social Security is just a tax & spend scheme, it is not a protected national retirement system with individual accounts.

  • @Rickets1911

    @Rickets1911

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hammerfist8763 no ,, it isn’t protected, but it should be. The dividends should be higher too. I wouldn’t call social security a scheme, but it is being plundered

  • @1wun1

    @1wun1

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@Rickets1911 do you think this debt can be paid?

  • @mrmakeshft
    @mrmakeshft Жыл бұрын

    Imagine being a politician in charge of the national spending budget and not doing your job

  • @a1mi551

    @a1mi551

    Жыл бұрын

    Be a Republican. Talk about abortion guns and the southern border. Cut your own taxes. Great job

  • @cinpeace353

    @cinpeace353

    Жыл бұрын

    The problem is the job itself is not clear. To make sure the ceiling is always high enough for borrowing? Or, make sure the spending is within the limit? Or, at least not excess the limit too much?

  • @mrmakeshft

    @mrmakeshft

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cinpeace353 Shouldn’t the limit…Be addressed? Name a President that we actually talked about how do we fund what we want Nationally because if your not doing research America is about to cause WW3

  • @thedopplereffect00

    @thedopplereffect00

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@a1mi551 funny stopping baby murder and letting people exercise their constitutional rights costs nothing. The border defense would be a microscopic fraction of the military.

  • @tengoken4313

    @tengoken4313

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@a1mi551 this is exactly right. also included should be complain about a problem you're actively causing so that you have something to run on.

  • @avarmauk
    @avarmauk Жыл бұрын

    Raise debt ceiling, print more money, devalue the currency. We all know the process by now don’t we?

  • @DunceCapSyndrome

    @DunceCapSyndrome

    Жыл бұрын

    No, what happens next? ~ The fed probably.

  • @maria_nz

    @maria_nz

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DunceCapSyndrome - Borrow money to pay down debt. It's a novel concept.

  • @Tunafishloverr

    @Tunafishloverr

    Жыл бұрын

    Bring on Worldwide Currency and NWO !!! 😃😵

  • @avarmauk

    @avarmauk

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Tunafishloverr where do you live?

  • @lavalampluva55401

    @lavalampluva55401

    Жыл бұрын

    It basically took WW2 to bring us out of the last Great Depression.

  • @darkking9800
    @darkking9800 Жыл бұрын

    They always making this big deal but it will just end up being raised again and again. unlimited loop and money.

  • @timtebowfan628

    @timtebowfan628

    Жыл бұрын

    We hope! Fingers crossed!

  • @liamwelsh5565

    @liamwelsh5565

    Жыл бұрын

    @@timtebowfan628 Anyone who is even doubtful they will raise it is living on another planet.

  • @timtebowfan628

    @timtebowfan628

    Жыл бұрын

    @@liamwelsh5565 I am glad you are so sure LOL!

  • @darkking9800

    @darkking9800

    Жыл бұрын

    @@liamwelsh5565 i mean they always tell this to the public people, it's always on news and they always making this big deal, i lost count how many times i have seen a news like this and it will just end up being raised again and again lol, for many years it's always being raised. it's like unlimited loop and unlimited money.

  • @liamwelsh5565

    @liamwelsh5565

    Жыл бұрын

    @@darkking9800 Media always makes a big deal about it to profit. Acting like congress might not raise it to scare people.

  • @kamwaichan8048
    @kamwaichan8048 Жыл бұрын

    No worries, the debt ceiling will be rise again. The US debt ceiling has been rising for the last 68 years or more 😁😁😁

  • @roelsvideosandstuffs1513

    @roelsvideosandstuffs1513

    Жыл бұрын

    the next time it rise it would be really Nice 😄😄

  • @hutruth5383

    @hutruth5383

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you a millionaire

  • @theratha

    @theratha

    Жыл бұрын

    So true

  • @Dakidpepe

    @Dakidpepe

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah but politicians nowadays wanna play Russian roulette with the debt ceiling.

  • @Alex-Rainmaker

    @Alex-Rainmaker

    Жыл бұрын

    Not at a time when the world is dumping USD.

  • @osmanyorulmaz425
    @osmanyorulmaz425 Жыл бұрын

    I don't consider renting passive income unless you have professional property management. Most people who rent don't count their time and effort needed just to make a tiny return on their massive investment. For example, you invest $599,000 to buy a second home and rent it out for $3000 a month. Let assume you are cash flow positive on the property and you make $1000 a month or $12,000 a year. What would your annualized return be? 2 percent on the entire amount. Now, you can argue that your return is much higher since you only put down $120,000 on the property. However, you are on the hook for the full $600k regardless of what the future FMV of the house is. Furthermore, people assume that their home will always appreciate in value however, this is a false assumption you can make. In the best case, you will gain some capital appreciation thanks to the central bank increasing the money supply, however, if inflation heats up, you can see your property actually start to lose money in real terms. This is because there is an inverse relationship between housing and nominal interest rates. The central bank will attempt to slow down inflation with higher interest rates and curb lending. We haven't seen inflation in a big way but we can see all the massive stimulus money that the government is pumping turn into inflation while taxes will be hiked to pay for all the COVID spending, your best choice is to look into *VRI TOKEN* Its more profitable.

  • @frankbieser
    @frankbieser Жыл бұрын

    Clearly defaulting on the bonds would be catastrophic. However, continuing to raise the debt ceiling on a path where payments on the debt will consume all revenues. We are already past the point where we are paying off the principle and just keeping up with the interest payment. This is the inherent problem with borrowing more money to cover payments on existing debts. Like people who've done this with credit cards, it's a hole that gets deeper and deeper until you get buried in it. The only way out is for congress to stop deficit spending to cover everything else it spends money on and to start whittling down the debt. This will be painful of course, but not as painful as total economic collapse. Since the Fed was created, we have been on a road that leaves us in the position of having to choose between two bad choices.

  • @ramirogonzalez7153

    @ramirogonzalez7153

    Жыл бұрын

    The government is not a household. You can not compare it to credit card debt. The expected life expectancy of the United States is forever.

  • @shanewillbur1325

    @shanewillbur1325

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ramirogonzalez7153 incorrect.

  • @frankbieser

    @frankbieser

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ramirogonzalez7153 Hmm, history would suggest otherwise. And debt is debt. The government is not above the laws of economics (as much as it tries to be). Just because the government can print all the money it wants the laws of economics still hold and hyperinflation or total economic collapse is the inevitable outcome. And when that happens, the "government" may persevere, but I guarantee you won't like it (just ask the Germans).

  • @locks4

    @locks4

    Жыл бұрын

    Economic collapse is coming my friend

  • @firstduckofwellington6889

    @firstduckofwellington6889

    Жыл бұрын

    @@frankbieser irreverent

  • @user-rb6jg6bj2i
    @user-rb6jg6bj2i Жыл бұрын

    Great video,despite the inflation,productivity never happens by chance;it is always the result of careful preparation,dedication, and consistency.i thank GOD for my advisor MR. Yuval Eric Brokman; with his assistance between $10,000 and $25,000 every week.

  • @user-dx4sc3vg9y

    @user-dx4sc3vg9y

    Жыл бұрын

    his method is accurate and demonstrates that he has a lot expertise;it is critical to work with a professional while investing,especially as a newbie;this is why i also work with MR. Yuval Eric Brokman.

  • @user-dx4sc3vg9y

    @user-dx4sc3vg9y

    Жыл бұрын

    working with specialists like Yuval Eric Brokman in any pitch will likely result in improvements and profits..

  • @user-rb6jg6bj2i

    @user-rb6jg6bj2i

    Жыл бұрын

    google his name

  • @user-rb6jg6bj2i

    @user-rb6jg6bj2i

    Жыл бұрын

    Yuval Eric Brokman.

  • @user-rb6jg6bj2i

    @user-rb6jg6bj2i

    Жыл бұрын

    you will find his webpage.

  • @mr.Braun-
    @mr.Braun- Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for video 😊

  • @f_pie
    @f_pie Жыл бұрын

    This is ridiculous, and it happens every couple months.

  • @siracerkilic9806
    @siracerkilic9806 Жыл бұрын

    When referencing corporate America, he said “They don’t really care about you as they make it seem” realest thing he said...I’ve seen experienced it first hand in the DMV. Black ppl aren’t really respected in corporate America. Glad that he was able to get out of there and become his own boss *VRI TOKEN*

  • @mustafaavc3598
    @mustafaavc3598 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting consideration, have to consider digital land probably won't function like physical land obviously but I see application. The issue right now is no one can foresee where this space is heading. Metaverse is an obvious choice in purchasing land as it's backed by FB but when I bought my VR headset a lot of people didn't want to have any association with FB like having to create an account to access their VR profile. I think if fears of future pandemics persist people will be more willing to stay home and interact on VR for shopping and social events, not to mention viewing events in other countries without the costs of flying, etc. There's a lot of potential and opportunity to integrate with cryptocurrency when you deal with the right source like *VRI TOKEN* but there's probably a long way until a platform exists for it.

  • @homewall744
    @homewall744 Жыл бұрын

    The must pay the debt. But they will have to cut spending. There are innumerable places to cut spending: CIA, NSA, Pentagon, Ukraine war, drug prohibition and global war, military bases around the world, the Fed, EPA, FDA, Education department, government student loans, government housing loans, and even getting rid of all those tax exemptions and credits giving to the richest on Earth.

  • @ViktoriyaMolchanova-rm9oh
    @ViktoriyaMolchanova-rm9oh9 күн бұрын

    This is amazing! Very detailed and helpful. Thank you

  • @ramazankocabas718
    @ramazankocabas718 Жыл бұрын

    All of them are really nice picks. But the potential of project that elegantly combine blockchain and *VRI TOKEN* and should not be overlooked, I guess. Among them, this truly tackle real-world problems and have vibrant ecosystems, like Aiwork.

  • @OmegaTou
    @OmegaTou Жыл бұрын

    The problem is not the debt ceiling. The problem is out-of-control government spending. Why did congress pass a spending bill that it KNEW it couldn't afford? They knew what the debt ceiling was before they approved the federal budget. They passed it because they knew they could use it as an excuse to raise the debt ceiling. The pain is only going to be worse in the future. Better to take the pain NOW than to kick the can down the road, AGAIN.

  • @avacadomangobanana2588

    @avacadomangobanana2588

    Жыл бұрын

    Couldn’t afford it??? We can. Otherwise we wouldn’t have the money to pay for it. Fun bass

  • @avacadomangobanana2588

    @avacadomangobanana2588

    Жыл бұрын

    Mans fr thinks 7,000,000 jobs lost is acceptable

  • @OmegaTou

    @OmegaTou

    Жыл бұрын

    @@avacadomangobanana2588 7million jobs lost today is far better than 50million jobs lost in 5 years.

  • @MISTAKEWASMADE4live

    @MISTAKEWASMADE4live

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@avacadomangobanana2588 Affording something through debt is like buying a 200k car, making a down-payment with a 100k loan while only making 20k a year, that is the type of affording the US gov is doing and it's gonna blow up in their face. It's basic economics read a book.

  • @mevlutsaldirdak3718
    @mevlutsaldirdak3718 Жыл бұрын

    Yea Navy federal gave me a really high limit. I applied and was denied at first so I got a *VRI TOKEN* , and I was approved for a capital one. The limit was so small lol but I took it and worked on it. Because if that it helped my credit and I believe that’s what made me finally get approved for navy fed with such a high limit. they're still working on increasing the capital one since it was so low. All in all I’m satisfied.

  • @hjcrhn
    @hjcrhn Жыл бұрын

    After the Etherem ecosystem, *VRI TOKEN* is the best ecosystem available on the market and most people don't understand this yet, I believe due to lack of marketing. Thank you so much for bringing us this kind of content!

  • @umutturkkan7061
    @umutturkkan7061 Жыл бұрын

    Super hyped for *VRI TOKEN* , a L3 DEX with native swaps between BTC, ETH, USDT, etc. (No more wrapped IOU's and massive gas fees)They use lightning and connext state channels which allow for zero gas fees, fast finality, and increased privacy. Main net coming supposedly soon, easy 100x.

  • @belksaydar7510
    @belksaydar7510 Жыл бұрын

    I feel that the last bull run was bolstered by all the money being printed. Major returns next bull run but I think they will be tamer in my humble opinion. A 10x on *VRI TOKEN* is and a 15x on polygon are fair considering how much those two coins are interwoven into the entire crypto ecosystem

  • @Smackwater587
    @Smackwater587 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @NovelNovelist
    @NovelNovelist Жыл бұрын

    The debt ceiling literally shouldn't be a thing, AT ALL. If congress approved the spending as part of the regular budget, then it's approved. If we're concerned about the debt, by all means, let's look at ways to balance the budget. But imposing a ceiling is a remarkably stupid idea that routinely causes problems.

  • @philw3039

    @philw3039

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said. Just weaponized by political parties.

  • @user-yf1bp1zz4j
    @user-yf1bp1zz4j Жыл бұрын

    *VRI TOKEN* has the most potential to do more than X10. ETH and BTC will most likely do a X5-X6, but that's fine for me. Gotta look for better entry points while I stake IRIS and PGEN, then wait for Polygen's next raise as I also look at their new partnership with Kenzo Ventures.

  • @mert_bisiklet.
    @mert_bisiklet. Жыл бұрын

    I think you literally just saved my life Leo, I’ve been struggling to find a way out. I’m currently an N.A waiting to get certified because of covid and stuff but I support myself and my grandma. I don’t have anyone to turn to for help, I’ve been trying to save but I can’t because of bills and renting my apartment and everything. But this, literally helped me look to a brighter future. My grandma is crippled so she cannot do work or anything. Most people have parents to turn to but I don’t talk to my mom or dad. This literally helped me so much because since i met *VRI TOKEN* the real issue i have about debt was solve in some weeks am sure before Feb of my birthday i will be home owner.

  • @davids.7567
    @davids.7567 Жыл бұрын

    So, basically what they're saying is, if there is a default, pretty much everyone is screwed. This hits close to home for me, since I'm a 17 year old guy in a working class household. Brrr...

  • @haliltarar8767
    @haliltarar8767 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I have a question, I have two fraud inquiries on my reports that I would like to get removed. I've seen your video regarding this, but Im still a bit confused. So I know my first step would be making a call with the credit bureau (Experian) but should I also make call what time? And would I be never stop sending a good compny *VRI TOKEN* to my friends and people I know regarding any credit situations

  • @gokboruyukanovic4947
    @gokboruyukanovic4947 Жыл бұрын

    Can't deny the fact that *VRI TOKEN* is the strongest bet to bring power back to this industry after we suffered FTX, Celsius, Tera and so on. Sure if they fail it's done for good, but I don't see that the biggest tech company in the world would put everything at risk just for that.

  • @wicher1352
    @wicher1352 Жыл бұрын

    At 34 years old I finally feel ready to settle down long enough to buy a house. Unfortunately due to previous horrible stupid life decisions, I'm forced to start with a zero balance in my savings account. On the bright side, the huge amount of debt - consequence of those bad decisions will be payed off next month,It's never too late to start saving like there's no tomorrow, and I'm really REALLY excited and motivated. Oh and Graham, fyi my emergency fund is also a done deal! by *VRI TOKEN* lol, i didn't made it myself

  • @StevenKHarrison
    @StevenKHarrison Жыл бұрын

    The depth of the deceit, corruption and fraud in the current monetary system is appalling.

  • @vvolfflovv
    @vvolfflovv Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video although they forgot to mention how continuously raising the debt ceiling can make things worse in the end.

  • @frank4uever
    @frank4uever Жыл бұрын

    Can’t pay their debt but somehow they can afford to send billions to Ukraine and leave billions worth of equipment in Afghanistan, this administration just keeps making things worst.

  • @chinguunerdenebadrakh7022

    @chinguunerdenebadrakh7022

    Жыл бұрын

    The US government absolutely has the financial capability to pay the debt. It's the self-imposed and frankly dumb, debt ceiling rule that's causing this issue. No other country has this rule btw because once the legislative approves a budget, it's already a done case that the deficit in the approved budget will be borrowed.

  • @Leap6

    @Leap6

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@chinguunerdenebadrakh7022 no other big country has this much debt except Japan which in future will not grow . It's economy has already stagnated. But can usa afford a stagnated economy? Concerning china, i don't think so. China has a debt of 76%of GDP

  • @chinguunerdenebadrakh7022

    @chinguunerdenebadrakh7022

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Leap6 dude, this rule wasn't implemented when the US debt was soaring in something like 2001, it was implemented in 1917 to make war spending easier. It was hijacked by Republican Party somewhere in the 80s and 90s to get what they want against Democrat presidents. It worked just fine without any threat of default for political gains for more than half a century. And Japan's economy didn't stagnate BECAUSE of debt, Japan's debt increased because of stagnation. For more information, look up Abenomics.

  • @leslieduran1738
    @leslieduran1738 Жыл бұрын

    Good one

  • @slovokia
    @slovokia Жыл бұрын

    When a treasury bill matures the payment represents both interest and principal. If the US Treasury does not prioritize repayment of maturing treasury securities over other government payments, holders of maturing treasury bills will be stuck holding an illiquid asset that may not be paying any more interest. They will not be able to bid on new treasury bills because they will not have the funds to pay for the new securities. The question then is who will want to buy new treasury bills if there is a good chance that they will not be paid on time and that they will not earn interest while they are stuck in payment limbo. Any delays in payment for maturing US Treasury securities will have substantial ripple effects throughout the financial system. I don’t think our politicians have the slightest idea of the risks that they are taking.

  • @shanewillbur1325

    @shanewillbur1325

    Жыл бұрын

    Death of the dollar.

  • @blazingfuryoffire1

    @blazingfuryoffire1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shanewillbur1325 more importantly, the death of an over expanded government.

  • @blanketyblank604

    @blanketyblank604

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shanewillbur1325 will the wealthy lose their dollars?

  • @omerfaruk1495
    @omerfaruk1495 Жыл бұрын

    With almost 60 years of age I kept my doubts on the current environment. But *VRI TOKEN* is seriously smart, it doesn't matter how old you are, this will provide for you and your family which is my only goal in the last years I have to make sure the children are fine

  • @robertedmond6596
    @robertedmond6596 Жыл бұрын

    Just... Raise the debt ceiling! Print more money! We can become more wealthy than Zimbabwe!

  • @egal1780
    @egal1780 Жыл бұрын

    2:26 explains why Germany can borrow for lower interest Rates (yes I know that the Euro area has lower interest Rates currently), but we're perceived to be risk free.

  • @GrantDWilliams82
    @GrantDWilliams82 Жыл бұрын

    A bond that can only be paid by issuing a new bond... This is what's considered the most sound and stable thing in the entire world. The bedrock of the economy. We need a revolution.

  • @avinashtadiboyina7937

    @avinashtadiboyina7937

    Жыл бұрын

    me not having financial knowledge, what if no one is interested in buying treasury bond? then how will govt raise money?

  • @jeremywolf9472

    @jeremywolf9472

    Жыл бұрын

    They have the strongest military in the world to back up their claim, now might make a bit more sense to you?

  • @chinguunerdenebadrakh7022

    @chinguunerdenebadrakh7022

    Жыл бұрын

    @@avinashtadiboyina7937 Then government and most likely, society itself will collapse. Keep in mind, what you're saying is very unlikely to happen and is essentially the equivalent of the dollar becoming worthless. Even if the US defaults this time, USD will still be in demand.

  • @890639buck

    @890639buck

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chinguunerdenebadrakh7022 The U.S. dollar is already NOT in demand.

  • @krishp1104

    @krishp1104

    Жыл бұрын

    @@avinashtadiboyina7937Then taxes increase. The thing is that will never happen in a country as big as America unless something like nuclear war breaks out

  • @musclejock36
    @musclejock36 Жыл бұрын

    When an investor makes a deposit to invest in U.S. Treasury bonds and when the depositor all the sudden wants their money back (from the U.S. Treasury) then the value of the treasury bond now becomes real. As interest rates rise the value of the bond depreciates (negative equity) and now the Treasury cannot pay out the depositors without the Federal Reserve counterfeiting currency to pay out depositors. the value of the U.S. dollar immediately goes to ZERO! The jig is up!

  • @caganbatmaz6371
    @caganbatmaz6371 Жыл бұрын

    Credit scores are just a form of federal control, so if you want to continue living a good life? it’s important to have a high score. My house and vehicles are paid off, I have one Visa card for all purchases, which gives me air miles, and I pay it off monthly, but my score bounces between 800 and 820 without changing any of my patterns, so it’s manipulated for some reason. *VRI TOKEN* made it stay at that range and getting it up

  • @anacap007
    @anacap007 Жыл бұрын

    The problem this time is borrowing costs have gone up - so even if the debt ceiling is raised, the new debt will come with a higher price tag making future interest payments a bigger part of the federal budget. The other factor is the appetite for US debt is dwindling in a new world of dedollarization. If our trading partners don't want dollars now, why would they want future dollars which is what an IOU is.

  • @Allaiya.

    @Allaiya.

    Жыл бұрын

    Dedollarization is overblown. And the interest is getting more expensive has been true for decades. The issue is cutting spending and cutting tax cuts. A lot just focus on the former. And people need to prioritize budget surpluses or at least balanced budgets to congress /political candidates. But I doubt it happens bc both parties (at least the GOP certainly) seem stuck in their distracting and toxic culture war.

  • @adams3012
    @adams3012 Жыл бұрын

    The country spends 130% of its income and the Wall Street journal thinks this is just fine.

  • @Naci.gocc.
    @Naci.gocc. Жыл бұрын

    My heart goes to the entire community for *VRI TOKEN* building up something even my grandpa can understand. This is so smart by them to launch it to shatter the doubts and fears of the common folk which is not even correct to begin with. Everyone knows the state of inflation and recession now and the way out is already in progress. Now it's just about catching the big fish

  • @fatihergin1746
    @fatihergin1746 Жыл бұрын

    Happy to see some greens again. The last few days have restored my faith in crypto and made me believe we aren't down and out yet. Already started making some of the significant buys I've been planning for sometime now. Over the last few hours I've bought myself a good amount of *VRI TOKEN* , one of the tokens I'm really bullish on. because of it's potential and high utility.

  • @VangelisGaitatzis
    @VangelisGaitatzis Жыл бұрын

    I missed the spot where we discuss accountability. Please elaborate.

  • @Elkemartin213
    @Elkemartin2136 ай бұрын

    Our economy struggling with uncertainties, housing issues, foreclosures, global fluctuations, and pandemic aftermath, causing instability. Rising inflation, sluggish growth, and trade disruptions need urgent attention from all sectors to restore stability and stimulate growth.

  • @Jamesbrown1126

    @Jamesbrown1126

    6 ай бұрын

    Right now, things are peculiar. Because of inflation and the emergence of other strong nations that are willing to trade in their own currencies, the US dollar is losing value. The good news is that a lot of people continue to use the Dollar because it in some way guarantees safety. I'm concerned that these and other factors will cause my $420,000 in retirement savings to lose value. We need to keep our money somewhere else.

  • @Quason788

    @Quason788

    6 ай бұрын

    Well, I suggest you make a diversification plan because it's been harder to build a good portfolio that stays afloat since COVID. Personally, I garner knowledge from a brokerage Adviser whom I work with, and I've actually made over $350K with their help since February. Very effective defensive strategies are used to protect my portfolio and make profits despite the ups and downs.

  • @Davidstowe872

    @Davidstowe872

    6 ай бұрын

    I’ve been looking to switch to an advisor for a while now. Any help pointing me to who your advisor is?

  • @Quason788

    @Quason788

    6 ай бұрын

    My financial advisor is “Vivian Carol Gioia” I found her on an interview where she was featured Afterwards I reached out to her on her webpage. she has since then provided me with entry and exit points in securities I focus on.

  • @Davidstowe872

    @Davidstowe872

    6 ай бұрын

    I just looked her up on the internet and found her webpage with her credentials. I wrote her outlining my financial objectives and planned a call with her.

  • @user-yo7fx2xn8m
    @user-yo7fx2xn8m Жыл бұрын

    We started with bonds when I was a teen

  • @texasray5237
    @texasray5237 Жыл бұрын

    Borrowing to pay existing debt is insanity.

  • @QuantumNaut
    @QuantumNaut Жыл бұрын

    5:20 the guy in the background understands the urgency on the matter. 😂

  • @kelsonpenn9097
    @kelsonpenn9097 Жыл бұрын

    right now the US pays close to 25% of its entire tax revenue on interest payments for the 31 Trillion of debt we have. What do you think happens when the interest on the debt exceeds total tax revenue? Keep in mind, we are not paying down the debt by a single dollar. 1 trillion dollars just in interest. It is madness...

  • @shepherds314

    @shepherds314

    Жыл бұрын

    But we do pay it back to ourselves though. Nearly all of the debt is owned by US citizens.

  • @reardelt

    @reardelt

    Жыл бұрын

    Where did you get that info from? Annual interest payment is only $500 billion. Tax revenue is $4 trillion

  • @reardelt

    @reardelt

    Жыл бұрын

    In fact revenue is $5 trillion USD. you got your facts wrong buddy

  • @screaminpman

    @screaminpman

    Жыл бұрын

    @@reardelt - Probably got it from the same place conservatives get most of their info: An unsubstantiated post by some random person on the internet that confirms their bias.

  • @justinfitzgerald1302

    @justinfitzgerald1302

    Жыл бұрын

    You're confusing national debt with gov't debt...

  • @sheep4521
    @sheep4521 Жыл бұрын

    I’d like to watch it all 🔥

  • @noelvinpaulino1290
    @noelvinpaulino1290 Жыл бұрын

    If they are aware on both sides that defaulting on our bills is not an option why not getting it done and move forward

  • @oneshotonekill3912
    @oneshotonekill3912 Жыл бұрын

    How about cut spendings and completely rely on tax revenues? Stop taking in additional debt and even pay down that old debt with surplus revenues? No one thinks that's the better way to go?

  • @deltaYT1801
    @deltaYT1801 Жыл бұрын

    Anyone else feeling messed up with all the bad happening? Glad that *VRI TOKEN* is giving power to the people which is not what I personally expected but it's there and everyone can get a good share of that. Don't just take my words on this, best is if you have a grasp yourself what they wanna do and what the vision is like. Probably something which will change the next generations and decide if it makes sense to run digital currencies or not

  • @cnordegren
    @cnordegren Жыл бұрын

    Just cut spending! Start by actually reducing the size of the government. Then curb government overreach.

  • @widayantosetio

    @widayantosetio

    Жыл бұрын

    It wont happened, politicians and mr big guy dont like that 🎉

  • @adama7752

    @adama7752

    Жыл бұрын

    History has shown this as impossible.

  • @leezhieng

    @leezhieng

    Жыл бұрын

    Or cut the military spending.

  • @vijaymujumdar5617
    @vijaymujumdar5617 Жыл бұрын

    Need to raise debt ceiling is understood, but then how high the ceiling can go from year to year? How long can federal government live beyond its means before financial Armageddon arrives? Is there no return from debt madness?

  • @ProJanitor
    @ProJanitor Жыл бұрын

    Imagine all of the debtors seeing their own government default.

  • @trobinson14kc
    @trobinson14kc Жыл бұрын

    "They did that back in 2011 (US Gov. Credit rating lowered by Standard and Poor"s) .... and it didn't have much effect back then." The reporter failed to look what happened in stock markets (crushed) nor the ripple effects in global markets as the de facto currency wobbled. Sometimes WSJ just makes ludicrous generalizations.

  • @ardadurhasan6923
    @ardadurhasan6923 Жыл бұрын

    I wanna let you know that *VRI TOKEN* made it this year. What better way to start a global change? Don't get me wrong I know they are not like altruists or something but they keep doing the right thing to improve the situation, power the ecomonmy and so much more. We need players like them and we can always jump in the train at good spots such as this one

  • @TK.000
    @TK.000 Жыл бұрын

    Inflation needs to stop. Everything is almost double and it's out of control. I can't double my paycheck. They're trying to CRUSH us.

  • @kingtut4734
    @kingtut4734 Жыл бұрын

    Government needs to decrease in size, period

  • @screaminpman

    @screaminpman

    Жыл бұрын

    Then Republicans should present their budget cuts on the campaign trail and pass them when they are voted into office. Playing chicken with economic catastrophe is highly irresponsible.

  • @Ronyx1998
    @Ronyx1998 Жыл бұрын

    I started to look into NFTs to build more my knowledge. Your video was simple and very enjoyable to watch so thank you for publishing this content. I personally think this revolutionary way of buying /selling art or actually anything that can be classified as a virtual asset will need to be watched very closely. The sector is still widely unregulated and those activities can conceal massive risks of money laundering and financial crime at many levels. There was no case of money laundering or any suspicious activities when I made the decision to join *VRI TOKEN*

  • @F.U.B.A.H.O.R
    @F.U.B.A.H.O.R Жыл бұрын

    “I am not among those who fear the people. They, and not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom. And, to preserve their independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. ” - Thomas Jefferson, 1816

  • @connormullin4547

    @connormullin4547

    Жыл бұрын

    Resurrected brain of John Adams in a robot body for president 2024

  • @marcelofilho1352
    @marcelofilho1352 Жыл бұрын

    **I would like to suggest a video about bureaucracy (pub/priv) and how reducing bureaucracy could contribute to reducing inflation at a national and global level. And how that relates to pub debt

  • @houchi69
    @houchi69 Жыл бұрын

    Recession, here we go! If we default, I don't think we should be paying our representatives until we resolve the issues.

  • @Danny_6Handford
    @Danny_6Handford Жыл бұрын

    One of the most stunning things I learned about modern economies is that money is created out of thin air when someone takes out a loan and goes into debt. I was well into my forties when I learned this about modern money. At first I did not believe it and it is certainly not what I was taught about money in my younger days. The money is created by entering numbers into the borrower’s account when the borrower takes out the loan. As the loan is paid back, the money that was created for the loan is eliminated and no longer exists, but the bank or financial institution that created the money gets to keep the interest that was paid. So, the more debt there is, the more money there is and the more interest that is paid to the bank. Modern money is mostly about getting governments, corporations, businesses and people into debt and there is also quite a bit of smoke and mirrors involved. On the international level, debt has been used as a tool to gain power, status and influence over other countries for centuries. In the past century, the US perfected this technique. In the 21st century, China and some other countries have also learned this trick. The idea is to keep the borrowers continuously in debt so they can continuously keep paying interest to the “lenders”. The joke is that the money given out for the loans that make up this debt does not exist. It is basically a “fake loan” and to make the joke even better, to get a loan like this, most of us including governments of other countries have to put up some collateral, so if you default, they can take ownership of your collateral. So basically, they get whatever collateral you put up for free and with no risk since the money they “lent” you did not exist. Supposedly, this has been determined to be a legitimate way to do business! This is how the US has been able to be the dominant player in the world economy but is now being challenged. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) represents the size of the economy which is the amount of money the economy is worth. When the economy is continuously growing, the GDP is also continually growing. Similar to any addiction, more and more borrowing is needed to have the same effect on economic growth. When the government debt starts to become greater than the value of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), technically it will no longer be possible to pay back the government debt. If it continues, the buying power of money will start to be significantly reduced and if the government debt starts to become several more times higher than the GDP, the money and financial systems will probably collapse. If this happens, the system is reset and the cycle is repeated. During the run up there will be some good times but, after the reset, times will probably not be good and war is also a possibility. This cycle has been repeated continuously throughout history from the Chinese Dynasties to the Roman Empire to Germany after World War One and to Argentina, Venezuela and to many African and Asian nations in the 21st century. Not sure if the US can avoid this cycle. If they can, they would be the first. The idea and thinking that the economy always has to grow for there to be innovation, progress and prosperity may be a problem on a finite planet with limited resources and the focus now needs to be on sustainability not on growth! Presently if the economy is not growing, it is considered a failure. This type of thinking cannot go on uninterrupted on a finite planet with finite resources. There needs to be flexibility in the system for the economy to expand and contract and for a contraction to be considered normal and not a problem or a failure. The contraction needs to be just as prosperous and productive as the expansion. For this type of thinking to work, there needs to be some new economic theories and models developed along with some new types of money and financial systems based on economic sustainability not on economic growth and money inflation. I am sure there will be some Nobel prizes awarded to the academics, economists, corporate CEO's and business leaders and of course politicians and government officials that can figure out how to make a sustainable economy work and how not to devalue the nation’s money in the process. The way this can begin and improve peace and fairness at the same time is when our business, government and academic leaders along with our wealthiest and brightest and smartest among us and this would include people making KZread videos can learn to be much more truthful, honest and trustworthy and learn how not to be greedy and learn how not to become corrupt and along with a majority of us can start to understand that the wellbeing and happiness of others benefits everyone and is the bases for morality.

  • @mexicancactus8582

    @mexicancactus8582

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said

  • @MISTAKEWASMADE4live

    @MISTAKEWASMADE4live

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen brother, this needs to be taught at public schools so people aren't thinking such crazy wrong things like National Debt is good or raising the debt ceiling is acceptable.

  • @Danny_6Handford

    @Danny_6Handford

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MISTAKEWASMADE4live Yes, this does need to be taught in public schools. It is not difficult to understand and is actually pretty basic but they want to make it seem complicated. Here is something ese to think about. Whether governments borrow money that banks create or create the money themselves, there is no real value in this money. It will have value because we will probably have faith in the government and would be willing to work and exchange good and services for this money. This money will also have value because we will need it to pay our taxes. If our trust and faith in the government goes, so will our trust and faith in the money they create. If we do not have trust and faith in the government, we will not have a civil nation nor a civil economy and there will be some type of black market or anarchy based economy. I do not think this would represent progress. Managing and controlling the nation’s money is how the government gets its power and is one of the most import jobs the government has right up there with national defense and protecting us from criminals and protecting our privacy. The privilege of creating the nation’s money should only be reserved for the government. Private banks should only be allowed to lend money that they actually have. If the banks do not have money to lend to businesses and corporations, the government can create this money and lend it to them instead of the private banks and the interest on these loans can be paid to the government, not to the private banks, which would be a nice source of government revenue and would probably result in lower tax rates. If the government needs money for national defense or to build infrastructure or for any other government operations, they can simply create it themselves without borrowing money that the private banks create and going into debt and paying interest to the private banks. If the government creates all the money it needs, the government will not have a national debt and will not have to pay interest on the money it created. There will never be a “debt ceiling” because there will never be a debt!

  • @expeditionbuster
    @expeditionbuster Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone question why it is that the economy revolves around debt instead of revolving around GDP or some other value? Debt, owing someone else money that was borrowed, might not be the best thing in the world to base an economy on. Just saying... :D

  • @kubli365

    @kubli365

    Жыл бұрын

    it is extremely profitable for lenders :)

  • @expeditionbuster

    @expeditionbuster

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kubli365 This is true. I saw a meme yesterday which is probably based on a much older saying and it was on-point. If you give a man a gun, he can rob a bank. If you give a man a bank, he can rob the world.

  • @jerryspringer6096
    @jerryspringer6096 Жыл бұрын

    Surplus is a forgotten word, how sad

  • @Leto2ndAtreides
    @Leto2ndAtreides Жыл бұрын

    Isn't this yearly drama? How many times have we seen this happen so far?

  • @auro1986
    @auro1986 Жыл бұрын

    what debt when your aircraft carriers and submarines can rob any country anytime

  • @jtgd

    @jtgd

    Жыл бұрын

    “America bad”

  • @olindblo

    @olindblo

    Жыл бұрын

    More importantly, they can stop anyone’s maritime carriers from being robbed at any time, meaning US is the security guarantor of global trade. If US military has to pull out, the middle class will crumple across the globe as global supply chains break. Not to say some wouldn’t be happy about that, but in many countries, the only thing that stands between now and outright political upheaval is a high enough standard of living made possible by said global supply chains. Some countries would be forced to revert to part-agrarian societies again. US defaulting on its debt would be the end of the current order as we know it.

  • @joeswanson733
    @joeswanson733 Жыл бұрын

    IF YOU WANNA DANCE, YOU GOTTA PAY THE BAND...YOU WANNA BORROW, YOU GOTTA PAY THE MAN!!!"

  • @just_levlup
    @just_levlup Жыл бұрын

    Maybe they should stop spending so much of it on foreign affairs that are not our problem and instead focus on our own problems here!

  • @davedooney8473
    @davedooney8473 Жыл бұрын

    You would think the fact that America has to keep having these last minute emergency debt ceiling rises more and more frequently would be a warning sign yet the financial markets are like "These guys are the best! 🤑' It's like going for a mortgage and telling your bank you overspend every year but its okay because you just fight with your wife until they let you get another credit card!

  • @sukrantemtek8138
    @sukrantemtek8138 Жыл бұрын

    Making money is not the same as keeping it there is a reason why investments aren't well taught in schools, the examples you gave are well stationed, the market crisis gave me my first millions in bitcoin trading, people shy away from hard times, I embrace them.. well at least *VRI TOKEN* does lol

  • @mawazoselemani614
    @mawazoselemani614 Жыл бұрын

    When?at least give us prediction so we prepare

  • @WRedHawkW
    @WRedHawkW Жыл бұрын

    Facts.

  • @HeartBlinkkapand
    @HeartBlinkkapand Жыл бұрын

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  • @WalkOverHotCoal
    @WalkOverHotCoal Жыл бұрын

    A very helpful video. Thank you. The core question is,,, "Would the debt ceiling be raised?" The answer is "of course". As tough as both sides are dragging out to demonstrate how uncompromising they are, reality will ultimately bring them back to their senses. The simply cannot allow a default to happen. But there is another question that no one can answer..."Why raking up all these debts in the first place?" Before we can answer that question, there are multitudes of other questions that needed to be answered. "Where is all that money gone to?" "Is the US spending beyond its means?" "Does the US have difficulties managing money?" "Has the US grown too used to borrowing money?" "Has the US's days being the centre of global financial system numbered?"

  • @blazingfuryoffire1

    @blazingfuryoffire1

    Жыл бұрын

    I think the two sides are crazy enough to pull the trigger this time.

  • @jellybean1585
    @jellybean1585 Жыл бұрын

    So we need to raise debt to pay the debt

  • @discoverymoi
    @discoverymoi Жыл бұрын

    Well this is a super dramatic turnout but I really don’t think it would happen.

  • @bigj324
    @bigj324 Жыл бұрын

    How about you cut down on spending rather than raising debt every year.

  • @vincentchanbiz
    @vincentchanbiz Жыл бұрын

    Love all these annual political theatre.

  • @ronald1111
    @ronald1111 Жыл бұрын

    Cut spending drastically

  • @sachin2842
    @sachin2842 Жыл бұрын

    stop printing more dollars forthwith! already there is lessening value to USD as reserve currency due to printing like crazy 😧

  • @r0hanhs
    @r0hanhs Жыл бұрын

    US national debt: 31.73 trillion USD! Does anybody think that this amount could ever be repaid?

  • @user-iy2ps7pg1h

    @user-iy2ps7pg1h

    Жыл бұрын

    Of course, someday this pyramid will collapse. And the debt won't cost anything. But for now, everyone is interested in the status quo. China wants to sell its trillion-dollar junk to the US. Europe is also actively facilitating crutches.

  • @andrewblok6255

    @andrewblok6255

    Жыл бұрын

    No. Just the interest on the trillions.

  • @akeniry

    @akeniry

    Жыл бұрын

    Negative

  • @Stargate2077

    @Stargate2077

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, but there is no need. The point at the federal level is to have a certain level of debt that can be balanced with deposits. If everyone kept money deposited our economy would grind to a halt.

  • @roelsvideosandstuffs1513

    @roelsvideosandstuffs1513

    Жыл бұрын

    the question is does US even want to pay it?

  • @pranabtandon
    @pranabtandon Жыл бұрын

    Every year the same story is repeated and debt ceiling gets raised😊

  • @hiddenname9809
    @hiddenname9809 Жыл бұрын

    Very incomplete. Why are we in this situation in the first place, where we need to raise the debt ceiling?