The 10 year treasury rate is currently sitting at 4.00%. What rate does Trump want the 10 yr at?
For Context:
Pre 2008 GFC: 5.02%
Low Post 2008 GFC ex Covid: 1.47%
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Nothing that cutting $90B per annum out of Medicaid can't fix.
Right after the US10Y hit 4.5% the first time they paused tariffs for 90 days.
Then after the US10Y hit 4.5% the second time, about three hours ago, the White House (allegedly) asked Beijing for direct talks.
Trump is a fu--ing mo--n, but they are going to sort it out.
Pour one out for the bond vigilantes!!!
Yes, he definitely does!!
In 2024, Shell paid $4.7 billion on interest on $65.448 Billion. That is 7.1% interest.
It is worth pointing out, that that is really close to the amount of money that was spent on share buy backs over the last 4 years. Correctly stated, if the buy backs went to the debt shell would be debt free.
DEI.
Have you heard the saying...
"When the U.S. sneezes, the world catches a cold"
Is Shell's debt indexed to that or a European interest rate? What's the up or downside. With the tariffs, it seems we've entered another inflationary phase. So, the interest rates could go higher again instead of drifting down, but with meddling the rates could go contrary to responsible policy.
Basically the debt is a smaller line item on the balance sheet and changing it a percentage point isn't going to have a huge impact... I think that this is a psychological point more than a monetary point. People are generally more worried about losing money due to interest rather than the money that is made by using the money. Because yes debt is scary and could be controlled.
Stay on topic. It is call “The Layoff”
He is businessmen. He know how money work and generate money. From money comes money. 2026 stock market will go higher. Oil prices will be 200 per barrel. Mark my sentences.
You'll find out quickly what it has to do with Shell if he wants to bring it down to even 3.50%.
What does this have to do with Shell?