Geopolitics
Fed easing anchors US yields, boosting Brazil and Mexico sovereign debt appeal as FX upside fades - VT Markets
Fed easing anchors US yields, boosting Brazil and Mexico sovereign debt appeal as FX upside fades - VT Markets
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Crypto
U.S.-Japan intervention revives yen carry trade fears for bitcoin
Coordinated action sent the yen sharply higher, but bitcoin’s recent correlation suggests U.S. dollar strength, rather than the carry trade, may be the bigger risk.
Energy
Trump's Iran Reversal Sends European Gas Prices Tumbling
European natural gas prices plunged at opening on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had called off a planned attack on Iranian energy sites and talks on a deal would begin this week. Europe’s benchmark natural gas prices, the Dutch TTF Natural Gas Futures, sank by 4% at the start of t
Markets
Why the US-Japan Joint Intervention to Prop Up the Yen? Fear of Treasury Yields Blowing Out if Japan Becomes a Forced Seller
The prior interventions failed to permanently turn around the downward spiral of the yen. What’s needed: much tighter monetary policies by the BOJ.
opinion
Dr. Mark Thornton on Debt, Gold, and the Global Economy - Miles Franklin Media
Andy Schectman, Founder & CEO of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, interviews Mark Thornton, Senior Fellow at the Mises Institute, to discuss why he believes the global economy is approaching a critical turning point driven by mounting debt, declining trust, and years of monetary distortion. Thorn
Markets
Watch Gold Could Start Climbing Toward 5,000, Says Standard Chartered's Cooper - Bloomberg
Watch Gold Could Start Climbing Toward 5,000, Says Standard Chartered's Cooper - Bloomberg
Geopolitics
Public debt increased to 92.9% of GDP in 2Q - essential-business.pt
Public debt increased to 92.9% of GDP in 2Q - essential-business.pt
Crypto
The bitcoin futures yield collapse: Once over 20%, now less than Treasury notes
Bitcoin futures’ once-rich carry has evaporated, with quarterly basis yields trailing two‑year U.S. Treasuries since February, a sign of shrinking arbitrage and a maturing market.
Energy
Houthi threat to Saudi energy hub could upend Trump’s midterm message - E&E News by POLITICO
Houthi threat to Saudi energy hub could upend Trump’s midterm message - E&E News by POLITICO
Markets
Gold is still in its ‘explosive phase,’ says Deutsche Bank, as it sticks to year-end target - MarketWatch
Gold is still in its ‘explosive phase,’ says Deutsche Bank, as it sticks to year-end target - MarketWatch
Markets
Gold gains as US dollar declines, hopes of Mideast deal hit oil - kitco.com
Gold gains as US dollar declines, hopes of Mideast deal hit oil - kitco.com
Markets
Gold prices remain stuck near $4,000 as ISM Manufacturing PMI hit four-year high - kitco.com
Gold prices remain stuck near $4,000 as ISM Manufacturing PMI hit four-year high - kitco.com