Welcome to the Blog — By Devin M. Jameson
The Economy, the Market, and the Slow Unraveling of America
Welcome to my very first blog post. My name is Devin M. Jameson, and this space is where I’ll be sharing my thoughts—everything from current events and economic shifts to insights from my upcoming books. I’ll be posting regularly as I explore the state of society and where it might be headed.
Today’s topic is the economy and some of the troubling, even dangerous, market movements we’re seeing right now.
When Both Stocks and Bonds Are Falling, Something’s Very Wrong
For decades, investors have relied on a simple idea: stocks go up, bonds provide safety. When markets panic, people move money into Treasuries. It’s how traditional 60/40 portfolios stay balanced—when one side drops, the other usually rises.
But that pattern is now breaking.
Stocks are falling—and so are bonds.
This isn’t a fluke. It’s a major warning sign. When both of the world’s largest asset classes decline together, it signals not just risk aversion, but a deeper loss of faith in the system itself.
Bonds Are the Backbone of Everything
U.S. Treasury bonds are not just investment vehicles. They are the foundation of the global financial system. They’re how governments finance themselves, how central banks manage reserves, and how the dollar maintains its strength. When bonds lose value, it sends shockwaves through everything—mortgages, credit markets, corporate debt, even global trade.
Right now, we’re seeing a disturbing trend: foreign nations like China are signaling intentions to sell off U.S. Treasuries. If that happens at scale, the results could be devastating.
A mass bond sell-off means prices crash, yields spike, and the U.S. government must offer higher interest rates just to keep borrowing. That’s a problem when your national debt is already over $34 trillion. As interest rates rise, debt payments balloon, devouring more and more of the federal budget. That’s how you flirt with default—not because the U.S. can’t print money, but because paying the interest becomes unsustainable.
The Dollar Is Slipping, Too
To make matters worse, we’re also seeing signs of a weakening U.S. dollar. Normally, in times of global uncertainty, the dollar strengthens as the world’s go-to safe haven. But now? Even that dynamic is starting to crack.
When foreign investors pull out of both U.S. stocks and bonds, they're also reducing their need to hold dollars. At the same time, domestic inflation remains elevated, and if the Federal Reserve tries to step in with more stimulus, it risks further eroding confidence in the currency.
A weakening dollar makes everything imported more expensive, slams consumer purchasing power, and fuels the very inflation we’re trying to fight. If left unchecked, this creates a loop of instability—one that hits average people the hardest.
Is the World Losing Faith in America?
It might be. And that’s not something to take lightly.
We’re seeing symptoms of a deeper collapse:
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Skyrocketing credit card and consumer debt
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Persistent inflation with no clean solution
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A fragile stock market still priced as if nothing’s wrong
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Political dysfunction, social unrest, and rising global instability
When all the traditional signals flash red at the same time—stocks, bonds, and the dollar—it’s not just volatility. It’s a structural failure in the narrative that “America is the safest bet.”
The world isn’t just questioning our economy.
It’s beginning to question our legitimacy.
So What Comes Next?
That’s the trillion dollar question.
Will the Federal Reserve intervene with more QE and try to keep this teetering structure afloat? Will foreign creditors continue to finance U.S. debt out of habit, or start dumping Treasuries for good? Will inflation force rates higher and the dollar lower—at the same time?
Or is this the beginning of something even bigger?
Not just a downturn—but a slow, deliberate unraveling of the system itself?
No one has the exact answer. But one thing is certain: we’ve entered a period where the old rules no longer apply, and we should stop pretending they do.
Final Thoughts
This blog isn’t about panic. It’s about awareness.
We’re not just watching markets shake—we’re watching foundations crack.
This is a time to think critically, question everything, and stop assuming that the people in charge know what they’re doing. Because if we don’t start telling the truth about what’s happening, we’re going to be blindsided by what comes next.
Thanks for reading my first blog post.
If this resonated with you, stick around.
We’ve got a lot more to talk about.
—Devin M. Jameson
Thoroughly researched and thought provoking!
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