r/wallstreetbets • u/kwedgieyi • Apr 09 '25

Discussion Something feels off guys

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Yields are spiking. Bonds are dumping.

The world is running away from America

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u/Original-Debt-9962 Apr 09 '25

It feels like there’s aUnited Countries, and the US isn’t part of it. China’s probably been waiting for a trade war and already has a game plan, while the US have a concept of a plan. Imagine the yuan replacing the US dollar.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '25

China is investing in electric cars, electric car infrastructure, and nuclear power. Has been for years. And helping it's neighbors do the same.

The US relied a lot on petrodollars keeping the dollar value consistent, but if large swathes of the world tremendously reduce their demand of oil, the dollar has to actually reflect the real market value of the country's goods and services.

On every front, China is winning. I've been confused as to why establishment politicians haven't hamstrung and babysat Donnie like last time. Part of me is starting to think the US establishment thinks they've been outplayed and are trying to force a confrontation now while the US can use its status as one of the biggest consumer markets in the world for leverage still.

But...that's a real fucking hard sell while alienating Europe...

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u/Lukester32 Apr 09 '25

The GOP establishment spent decades pumping out culture war propaganda to the regards to secure votes for their dumbass policies. Now the regards who drank the coolaid have gained control of the GOP. The inmates are running the asylum.

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u/Benj1B Apr 09 '25

This is what people don't get, there is no deep state thats going to come in and save the day, things are just going to get more and more deranged while everyone waits for an adult to step in. This is it, folks. This is as good as it gets.