Treasury Bond Buybacks Ignite Gold and Bitcoin Rally
Gold and bitcoin jumped as expanded U.S. Treasury bond buybacks weakened the dollar, linking government debt operations to two popular alternative assets.
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Dollar Hits Three-Month Low on Treasury Buyback Concerns
The US dollar fell to a three-month low as an activist Treasury buyback strategy stirred questions about debt costs, Fed independence and inflation.
US Futures Steady as Fed Rate-Hike Fears Ease
US futures held steady as weak retail sales reduced Fed rate-hike expectations, shifting attention to yields, the dollar and Wednesday’s minutes.
Gold Nears $4,400 as Investors Reassess the Fed’s Rate Path
Gold is nearing $4,400 as softer US activity, falling Treasury yields and a weaker dollar reshape expectations for rates and safe-haven demand.
US Dollar Nears Two-Month Low Before Inflation Test
The US dollar is near a two-month low after weak jobs data cut rate-hike expectations, putting this week’s inflation reports in focus.
Gold Hits Seven-Week High as Fed Rate Fears Ease
Gold reached a seven-week high as a softer dollar, lower Treasury yields and Hormuz reopening hopes reduced expectations of another Fed rate increase.