The US debt ceiling and the trillion dollar platinum coin

Quick recap of the financial news of September (euro area inflation, Universal Music Group IPO, Evergrande debt, US debt ceiling).

Background story: the US debt ceiling and how the Treasury can mint a trillion dollar coin to escape from the impossible trinity imposed by Congress.

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Over The Finrestra podcast

Jan talks about finance, with a focus on Europe.

Expect analyses of banks, sustainability, the ECB, and interviews with interesting people who shape the industry.

The first episode of the month starts with a short recap of the news.