In early September 2025, US Treasury yields have surged, reflecting deep market concerns over the nation’s fiscal health and global trade uncertainties. The 10-year US Government Bond yield climbed to 4.279%, up 0.047 percentage points or 1.11%, with the bond priced at 99.245% of par, down 0.381%. The 30-year yield …
Read More »Why is the Canadian Dollar backsliding on fresh risk aversion?
The Canadian Dollar has started September on a back foot, experiencing a notable decline against the US Dollar. This movement signals a palpable shift in market sentiment, away from risk-taking and toward the relative safety of the US currency. The root causes of this shift are not isolated to a …
Read More »Tale of Two Commodities: Gold and Silver Write New History in Trading
In a historic moment that has reshaped global markets, gold and silver have embarked on a breathtaking ascent, reaching peaks not seen in decades and reasserting their role as guardians of wealth in the face of economic and geopolitical storms. This astonishing performance isn’t just a fleeting spike; it’s the …
Read More »Gold Hits Record High as Tariff Uncertainty and Fed Rate Cut Bets Fuel Rally
Gold prices surged to a fresh record high in Asian trading on Tuesday, as persistent bets on U.S. interest rate cuts and heightened uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs boosted safe-haven demand. The dollar’s slide to a five-week low also amplified momentum across broader metal markets. Gold at …
Read More »Can 30-Year Treasury Bonds Be The Next Big Investment?
As summer vacations wound down in August 2025, the financial world turned its attention to a surprising surge in 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yields, which outpaced their shorter-term counterparts. This rare “bear steepener” phenomenon, where long-term yields climb faster than short-term ones, has sparked buzz in markets and raised a …
Read More »Did Trump’s Tariffs Really Bring in $8 Trillion?
A celebratory post from the White House’s official X account, timed for Labor Day, praised President Donald Trump’s trade policies but ignited widespread controversy by claiming that tariffs generated “$8 trillion” in revenue for the United States. Accompanying the post was an image of Trump holding a signed document proclaiming …
Read More »Pound Surges Amid Dollar Weakness and Prospects of Delay in UK Rate Cuts
The British pound held steady near 1.3500 against the U.S. dollar last week, but a new report from UBS predicts a significant rally this week, potentially pushing the GBP/USD pair past 1.3800 and even breaking through all current resistance levels to reach 1.400. This optimistic forecast comes amid a weakening …
Read More »Will Gold Price Keep Climbing as the Dollar Falters?
Gold continued its upward streak for the fifth consecutive session on Monday, capitalizing on a weakening U.S. dollar and building on positive price momentum from last week. The precious metal gained further support from rising geopolitical tensions, with a Financial Times report highlighting plans for European troops, backed by U.S. …
Read More »Euro Sparkles as Dollar Liquidity Dries Up During Holiday
The euro kicked off the week with a strong upward trajectory in global financial markets, capitalizing on a weakened U.S. dollar during a U.S. holiday that sapped dollar liquidity. The EUR/USD pair stabilized in positive territory above the current support level of 1.1700, as the dollar remained on a downward …
Read More »Why and how has ECB’s Lagarde commented on Fed’s independence?
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), commented on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence during an exclusive interview on France’s Radio Classique on September 1, 2025.How She CommentedLagarde made her remarks in the context of a broader discussion on economic stability, central banking, and political influences, where …
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