t-bill
- n a short-term obligation that is not interest-bearing (it is purchased at a discount); can be traded on a discount basis for 91 days
- China's willingness to soak up dollars was a factor in creating financial crisis -- it kept t-bill rates (and therefore interest rates) low, and encouraged asset inflation.
- China's willingness to soak up dollars was a factor in creating financial crisis -- it kept t-bill rates (and therefore interest rates) low, and encouraged asset inflation.