US Treasury
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Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Proposes $80 Billion Cut to U.S. Treasury Holdings
Norway’s $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund plans to cut U.S. Treasury holdings by $80 billion, citing rising risks from America’s $40 trillion federal debt.
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US Treasury Eyes End of Strait of Hormuz Reliance as Sanctions Tighten
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims the Strait of Hormuz will be bypassed by overland pipelines within two years as the US ramps up sanctions on Iran.
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US Treasury Targets Banque Misr UAE Branches Over Iranian Shadow Banking Links
The US Treasury has moved to sever Banque Misr’s UAE branches from the dollar system, alleging the bank processed $1.8bn for Iranian shadow banking networks.
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Gold Approaches $4,700 as Fiscal Policy and Geopolitical Strain Reshape Global Safe Havens
Gold neared $4,700 as US Treasury buybacks, new Canadian tariffs, and Middle East tensions drove institutional capital back into hard assets.
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Surge Past $4,700: How U.S. Treasury Buybacks and Geopolitical Strains Fuel Precious Metals Rally
Gold futures surged past $4,710 after an expanded U.S. Treasury bond buyback program and escalating Iran tensions spurred massive safe-haven buying.
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US Treasury Secretary Outlines Plan for Unprecedented Economic Isolation of Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new strategy to isolate Iran’s economy, aiming to avoid large-scale military conflict through maximum pressure.
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Ethereum Rallies 20% Following U.S. Treasury Buyback Policy Shift
Ethereum rallied 20% to $2,291 as a U.S. Treasury decision to double bond buybacks boosted macro-liquidity, triggering $1.9 billion in market liquidations.
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Gold Prices Surge Following US Treasury Liquidity Intervention
Gold prices climbed to $4,495 per ounce after the US Treasury announced it would double liquidity support buybacks for long-term government debt.
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GENIUS Act: US Regulators Miss Crucial Rulemaking Deadline, Pushing Stablecoin Clarity to 2027
Five US federal agencies missed the July 18 deadline for final stablecoin rules under the GENIUS Act, effectively delaying the regulatory framework until 2027.
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Trump Administration Pushes for Commemorative $250 Bill Amid Legal and Procedural Challenges
The Trump administration is exploring the creation of a $250 note to mark America’s 250th anniversary, despite federal laws prohibiting living individuals on currency and experts citing significant production timelines.
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Treasury Market Strain Sparks Fears of Financial Fragility
Unprecedented US Treasury market volatility, fueled by debt and policy constraints, has experts drawing parallels to the 2008 financial crisis.
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US Treasury Eyes $200B Iran War Fund Amid Escalation Fears
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces pressure to secure $200 billion for military operations as US-Iran tensions impact global markets and energy stability.
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US Treasury Considers Sanction Relief for Iranian Oil in Transit
To combat soaring energy prices linked to Middle East conflicts, the US Treasury is considering easing sanctions on Iranian oil shipments currently en route.
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US Treasury Downplays Trump China Trip Delay Concerns
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that potential delays in President Trump’s planned trip to China do not carry significant implications, aiming to ease market anxieties.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Hints at Lifting Russian Oil Sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Bessent has indicated that the United States may lift sanctions on Russian oil, a move considered amidst rising global energy prices. This comes as the US-Israel conflict in Iran disrupts markets.