Commentary

Reframing the Debt Ceiling as a Strategic Asset

A contrarian view: periodic crises may serve a stabilising function for long-term holders.

By Marcus Thorne7 min read

The recurring debt-ceiling drama is widely framed as pure dysfunction. A closer reading of settlement-window pricing suggests otherwise.

For patient capital, the artificial volatility cycle creates predictable entry points that more efficient markets simply do not offer.

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Marcus Thorne

Chief Economics Correspondent

Marcus covers global macroeconomics and central bank policy. Previously a senior economist at a sovereign wealth fund.

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