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Bond intervention shakes dollar, sending bitcoin and gold higher
business4 days ago

Bond intervention shakes dollar, sending bitcoin and gold higher

Bitcoin and gold jumped as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledged to at least double long-term bond purchases, weakening the dollar and reviving debasement trades. Bitcoin rose about 23% for the week to around $77,380, its best in over three years, while gold climbed ~1.5% to about $4,585 per ounce and eyes its biggest monthly gain since 1999. Investors debated the policy’s effectiveness in stabilising long-dated yields, with bets increasingly placed on non-dollar stores of value even as crypto equities and other digital assets rallied amid a broader regulatory and market momentum.

via Financial Times|
#bitcoin#bond-market#business
Dollar at a crossroads as yields rise and policy ambiguity grows
business6 days ago

Dollar at a crossroads as yields rise and policy ambiguity grows

Despite a year-to-date gain, strategists warn the dollar faces headwinds from softer U.S. data, higher fiscal risk, and unclear Fed policy; the link between yields and dollar strength may weaken as investors question the underlying drivers, while the Fed’s FIMA facility and potential stock pullbacks could push flows toward Treasuries, keeping the dollar vulnerable or range-bound.

via CNBC|
#business#fed-policy#fima-facility
GENIUS Act accelerates federal stablecoin rules to shore up the dollar
policy7 days ago

GENIUS Act accelerates federal stablecoin rules to shore up the dollar

The U.S. Treasury is moving quickly to implement the GENIUS Act’s nationwide framework for payment stablecoins, inviting public input on proposed rules as regulators turn the law into a functioning regulatory system. Treasury officials say clearer standards will boost regulatory certainty for stablecoin issuers and financial institutions while helping maintain the U.S. dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency and keeping America at the forefront of crypto adoption.

via Yahoo Finance Singapore|
#genius-act#policy#regulation
Yen intervention signals a shift in the dollar’s reserve dominance
economy20 days ago

Yen intervention signals a shift in the dollar’s reserve dominance

Barry Eichengreen argues that the joint yen intervention by the US Treasury and Japan’s Finance Ministry sends a message beyond market noise: the dollar’s status as a reserve currency is weakening, and the modest ¥14 trillion effort will be short-lived unless it is backed by stronger fundamentals, such as faster BoJ rate hikes. The use of euros to fund part of the operation and Washington’s cautious approach via facilities like FIMA suggest the US wants currency stability without triggering heavy dollar sales, implying central banks may diversify reserves more in the future.

via Financial Times|
#central-bank-intervention#economy#foreign-exchange
Yen sinks to four-decade low as Fed hawkishness widens the gap with BoJ
business1 month ago

Yen sinks to four-decade low as Fed hawkishness widens the gap with BoJ

The Japanese yen hit a 40-year low by slipping past ¥162 per dollar, pressured by the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance and a lagging BoJ, with Tokyo signaling readiness to intervene. Analysts warn FX intervention may be difficult, even as Japan plans a large fiscal stimulus and the Nikkei climbs, contributing to ongoing yen weakness and cautious market expectations.

via Financial Times|
#bank-of-japan#business#federal-reserve
economy1 month ago

Dollar Debasement Thesis Fades as USD Strength Reasserts Itself

A Yardeni Research note argues the so‑called “Dollar Debasement Trade” has largely run its course: recent market moves no longer support the idea that investors are abandoning U.S. assets. The dollar has strengthened versus the euro and yen, gold and Bitcoin have retreated, and prices for oil and copper suggest fading inflation pressures. With the Fed signaling focus on price stability and markets pricing in likely two U.S. rate hikes by early 2027, the case for a broad devaluation of the dollar appears weaker, while overseas capital flows still show demand for U.S. securities.

via Investing.com|
#currencies#dollar-debasement#economy
Gold Dips 29% From Peak as Dollar Strength and Fed Bets Rise
markets1 month ago

Gold Dips 29% From Peak as Dollar Strength and Fed Bets Rise

Gold has corrected about 29% from its January all-time high of $5,589/oz, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and expectations of multiple Fed rate hikes as inflation resurges. The metal briefly slipped below $4,000 in late June, finding short-term support near $3,960–$3,970 before bouncing to about $4,050. Banks remain optimistic on gold’s longer-term outlook, citing ongoing central-bank buying and concerns over fiat currency debasement, with year-end targets cited up to $6,300.

via FXLeaders|
#central-banks#federal-reserve#gold
Trump's Signature Set to Appear on U.S. Currency for 250th Anniversary
economy5 months ago

Trump's Signature Set to Appear on U.S. Currency for 250th Anniversary

The Treasury announced that President Trump will have his signature printed on U.S. dollar bills to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, a first for a sitting president; currency signatures have historically come from the treasurer and the secretary of the treasury, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praising the move. A related Trump-appointed commission approved a design for 24-karat commemorative gold coins featuring Trump’s image (still awaiting Treasury approval). The article frames the effort as part of Trump’s broader push to imprint his name on national symbols.

via NBC News|
#currency#economy#signature
Iran conflict unsettles markets as stocks slide and dollar climbs
business5 months ago

Iran conflict unsettles markets as stocks slide and dollar climbs

The Iran war is rattling markets: stocks have fallen, 10-year Treasury yields have risen to about 4.2%, and the US dollar has strengthened, complicating President Trump’s market-friendly narrative. The Dow has dropped from its February peak, volatility hinges on oil prices and the conflict’s duration, and analysts expect continued choppiness until more timeline details emerge.

via CNN|
#bonds#business#iran
Bessent: US sticks to strong-dollar policy, no yen intervention planned
world6 months ago

Bessent: US sticks to strong-dollar policy, no yen intervention planned

Scott Bessent said the Trump administration remains committed to a strong-dollar policy and is not intervening in dollar–yen markets, fueling a dollar rally as traders reassessed intervention risk; he argued that sound fundamentals and policy will attract capital and strengthen the dollar over time, while speculation of official FX action has been denied.

via Financial Times|
#foreign-exchange#scott-bessent#us-dollar
Dollar Fluctuates Amid Global Economic and Political Shifts
finance7 months ago

Dollar Fluctuates Amid Global Economic and Political Shifts

The US dollar edged higher against major currencies amid mixed signals on Federal Reserve interest rate policy, with some officials advocating for aggressive cuts and others emphasizing data-driven adjustments. Currency markets showed limited impact from recent geopolitical tensions, while the euro and pound experienced slight declines following softer inflation data in Europe and the UK. The Australian dollar reached over a one-year high, reflecting positive global sentiment, and overall market movements remained subdued amid ongoing economic data releases.

via Reuters|
#currency-market#fed-policy#finance