Three members of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) economic bloc are dumping tens of billions of dollars in US treasuries. According to U.S. Treasury International Capital (TIC) System data, China offloaded $75.5 billion in US treasuries between December of 2024 and December of 2025, a reduction of approximately 10%. India’s US…
A former International Monetary Fund (IMF) senior official is issuing a warning on US Treasuries amid reports that China is advising its banks to cut their holdings of US government debt. Ex-IMF deputy director Desmond Lachman says there are “troubling signs” emanating from the US treasuries market as the long-term treasury bond yields fail to…
TLDR: Gold dropped nearly 10% and silver 30% as margin hikes forced leveraged liquidations. Kevin Warsh’s nomination strengthened the US dollar, pressuring metals prices sharply. Silver rebounded 8% after intraday lows, showing oversold conditions correcting. Market reset removed weak positions, offering opportunities for disciplined investors. Gold and silver continue to face sharp volatility. Gold…
The Chinese yuan is rising against the US dollar, prompting the nation’s central bank to purchase USD. The yuan rose 0.2% against USD earlier this week to 6.9964 yuan per US dollar, forcing the People’s Bank of China to take action, reports Bloomberg. Sources familiar with the matter who wish to remain anonymous say that…
The U.S. Budget Deficit vs Dollar Strength debate has puzzled economists, traders, and policymakers for decades. In theory, a larger budget deficit should weaken the dollar. However, reality often shows the opposite. Dollar strength despite deficits remains one of the most surprising outcomes in global finance. Understanding the impact of U.S. deficit on currency requires…
The Powell Jackson Hole Speech has once again become the most anticipated event for traders, economists, and investors. Every year, central bankers, finance ministers, and academics gather in Wyoming, but in 2025, the focus was entirely on Jerome Powell. The Powell Jackson Hole Speech delivered crucial insights into the Federal Reserve’s outlook and its potential…
By FxPro Bitcoin has failed to capitalise on the latest rise in risk appetite in financial markets. The ratio of US stocks to US Treasury bonds has reached its highest level since Donald Trump’s inauguration. The S&P 500 rose on reports that Iran is seeking ways to resume nuclear talks with the United States. Investors believe…
Billionaire Jeffrey Gundlach is warning that the US dollar is very close to triggering a collapse amid its sustained weakness this year. In a new video update, the DoubleLine Capital CEO says he’s keeping a close watch on the US dollar index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the USD against a basket of foreign…
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have turned net buyers over the past eight sessions, buying Indian equities worth Rs 32,466.4 crore. While on a month-to-date basis, they remain net sellers at Rs 5,678 crore, they have chipped in thick and fast to narrow the gap. The turnaround has been following a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs…
An analyst at a prominent global investment firm says that economic retribution from China and the European Union (EU) against new US tariffs could end up supporting digital assets. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Matthew Sigel – the head of digital assets research at VanEck – says that President Donald…