US Treasuries

China is accelerating its move away from U.S. dollar-denominated assets, with the share of U.S. Treasuries and the Dollar in the country’s reserves reaching its lowest levels in over a decade. What Happened: On Thursday, The Kobeissi Letter, in a post on X, captured this dramatic shift,...

More than 200 Central banks and foreign entities have withdrawn a substantial amount of U.S. Treasuries from the New York Federal Reserve, signaling potential concerns over the stability of the U.S. dollar. What Happened: The New York Fed’s custody holdings of U.S. Treasuries and other assets...

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers is sounding the alarm on America's fiscal trajectory, placing the blame squarely on President Donald Trump and the GOP’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” What Happened: During his appearance on the Politics War Room podcast on Thursday, Summers...

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett claims that the U.S. economy narrowly avoided a recession thanks to the GOP-backed tax bill. What Happened: Hassett says that had the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” not passed in the House, “it would have been the biggest tax hike in American...

A viral post on X speculates that President Donald Trump might see a strategic upside in a recession. What Happened: On Thursday, popular newsletter, The Kobeissi Letter, posted on X, drawing parallels between Trump’s economic agenda and the current state of the markets and the broader macro-...

U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) said stablecoin issuers could become the largest holders of U.S. Treasuries globally by the end of the decade, citing projections from Citibank. What Happened: Speaking in an interview with CNBC on Monday, Hagerty emphasized the role stablecoins play in transforming...

As markets cheer Qatar’s massive $200 billion jet deal with Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA), economist Peter Schiff has a warning that has little to do with planes, and a lot more to do with America’s structural vulnerabilities. What Happened: On Wednesday, Schiff highlighted the potential...

U.S. 10-Year Treasury yields touched 4.5% on Friday, up 55 basis points over the week, marking their biggest weekly gain in three years, owing to substantial tariff-related uncertainties. What Happened: The U.S. 10-year Treasuries had a volatile day on Friday, with yields reaching as high as 4.50...

Investors are baffled as U.S. Treasuries sink for the third consecutive day, and yields continue to rise across the curve, defying a long-standing market pattern during periods of stress. This is fueling speculations and concerns as the one safe haven during times of crisis now seems to be losing...

Wealthfront, a leader in the consumer fintech arena and a pioneer in the robo-advisor space, announced the launch of a new Automated Bond Ladder. This innovative tool is designed to help investors maximize returns on U.S. Treasuries, offering a fluid, low-risk investment option that provides...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen highlighted “considerable progress” made in curbing inflation during an interview with CNBC on Monday. Yellen emphasized the simultaneous achievement of inflation control and economic strength, framing it as good news for Americans. Reflecting on the...

Treasury yields continue to surge, defying expectations and causing further strain in the U.S. core bond market. On Tuesday, yields on the 2-year Treasury note reached 5.2%, marking its highest level in over 17 years. The last time short-term Treasury security yields were this elevated was back in...

The U.S. may face credit assessment implications if the looming government shutdown happens, warns the credit rating giant Moody’s. A government shutdown, if it materialized, would shine a spotlight on the vulnerabilities in U.S. institutional and governance strength when compared to...

El Salvador president Nayib Bukele's embracing of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was initially met with skepticism on Wall Street. However, the subsequent bond rally, boasting 70% returns, is now drawing investors who had previously been wary or had avoided the country's securities. These returns...

The U.S. Treasury yield curve entered an unprecedented state this week, with one-month yields rising above three-month yields for the first time since the subprime mortgage crisis, due to investors' mounting concern about the U.S. debt ceiling situation.  The yield differential...