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With the ongoing shifts in the markets, the U.S.’s reliance on foreign capital is reversing, leading to lower asset prices. However, its unique position as the issuer of the world’s reserve currency provides a significant advantage in navigating this shift, according to an expert. What...

This ace institutional investor — a former head of research at Nomura and Bridgewater Associates and served as a managing director at Goldman Sachs — says he has “never before observed” the trio of falling equities, rising long-term Treasury yields, and declining short-term yields. What...

As the U.S. dollar remains under pressure, its status as the “reserve currency” has come into question. Experts are highlighting the current administration’s intentions to reshape global economic linkages, along with a market reaction that suggests a potential erosion in its...

Gold prices have been scaling fresh highs amid the global market uncertainty, however, some experts point out that a severe correction could be looming amid this gold bull run. What Happened: While the Gold Spot U.S. Dollar has scaled a fresh high at $3,357.81 per ounce and trades above the 3,300-...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that China couldn’t sell U.S. Treasuries to destabilize the financial markets, as it would affect their economy by weakening their currency. What Happened: Bessent, while speaking to Yahoo Finance, reiterated that there was no purpose for China to...

As the bond market reels from the spiking yields and the surge in volatility, analysts at Charles Schwab are predicting that last week’s “Trump put” was a potential policy response to the bond market and not the stock market. What Happened: Charles Schwab highlighted in its recent...

As the U.S. dollar witnessed its largest two-day decline in over two years, an economist argues the importance of devaluation for global growth while another expert explains the weakness to as a symptom and not a cause. What Happened: The macro strategist at Crescat Capital, Otavio Costa...

Investor sentiment is highly disconnected over tariffs as equities and forex markets are showing significant divergence in response to the announcements. This comes amid President Donald Trump's take on yen and yuan's devaluation. What Happened: According to the senior fellow at the Brookings...

Renowned financial educator Robert Kiyosaki recently expressed his preference for gold and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) over saving in dollars, stirring up discussions in the financial world. What Happened: In a post on X on Saturday, Kiyosaki voiced his opinion on the value of gold and Bitcoin...

As the U.S. dollar continues to strengthen following the imposition of tariffs by President Donald Trump, this prominent hedge fund manager is forecasting an inevitable devaluation of the dollar. What Happened: Kevin C Smith, founder and CEO of Crescat Capital, warns that the global economy is...

The global economy is on edge as U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs ripple across financial markets, sparking volatility and shifts in currency values. The U.S. dollar – which had recently reached a two-year high earlier this month – has shown signs of weakness amid investor uncertainty...

The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates by 25 basis points, marking a 17-year high of 0.50%. This move signifies the end of an era of historically low interest rates for the Asian exporter. We assess how BOJ’s move can impact the U.S. dollar and the stock market. What Happened: An...

The week has been a rollercoaster ride in the world of economics and finance. From the U.S. dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency to the surge in oil prices, there’s a lot to catch up on. Let’s dive into the top stories that made headlines. Scott Bessent: Dollar...

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Scott Bessent to lead the U.S. Treasury Department, and Bessent has pledged to maintain the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency. This commitment was made during his prepared testimony. What Happened: Bessent, who...

Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary nominee for President-elect Donald Trump, has pledged to uphold the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency, aiming to usher in a “new economic golden age”. What Happened: As reported by Reuters, Bessent, who is set to face...