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How the Fall of the Euro Will Affect Us All

If the Euro Hits the Skids, What Will That Mean for the United States?

Silver Lining

There is, however, a bit of good news, he said. The riskier European debt seems, the more investors will be drawn to significantly safer U.S. bonds. And the more demand there is for bonds, the less interest the government has to pay. So the United States is currently getting a pretty good deal on its borrowing.

"It is good for us, given that we have a huge debt," Quinn said.

 

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