Government Bubble Bust: Treasury Bond Investors Have Been Taking a Historic Beating
Long-term bond investors are increasingly reluctant to lend to the U.S. government, possibly due to its excessive borrowing. Despite facing significant market losses, political discussions...
Home Sales on Track for Slowest Year Since Housing Bust
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PRECIOUS-Gold set to mark best week in 7 months as markets price in end of Fed hikes
* Gold up 3% this week * Silver eyes first weekly gain in three * Platinum, palladium set for weekly losses (Recasts, adds comment, updates...
The Federal Deficit Is Even Bigger Now Than It Looks
The federal government’s annual deficit for 2023 appeared to be $1.7 trillion, but due to irregularities involving President Biden’s now-overturned student debt cancellation plan, the...
Big Bankruptcies Hang Over Economy
Rising business bankruptcies are sounding alarm bells, especially as they increasingly involve large companies such as SVB Financial, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Yellow. Factors...
FOREX-Euro set for longest losing streak in its history, ahead of U.S. payrolls
SINGAPORE/LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) – The euro was heading on Friday for a record twelfth week of declines against the dollar, unless U.S. jobs data...
Deficits Finally Matter on Rising Interest Rates
Investors are growing concerned as U.S. borrowing skyrockets, posing potential risks to markets and the economy. Historically, the U.S. has been the world’s primary lender,...
Analysts Say Gold Prices Likely to Recover Once Rate Hikes Abate
In 2023, gold prices faced a decline, dropping over 10% in six months due to rising interest rates. However, experts at the FT Mining Summit...
Perth Mint’s September gold, silver sales rebound as prices decline
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Perth Mint's gold sales rebounded in September, the refiner said on Thursday, with silver sales climbing to their highest since June...
Bond Selloff Jeopardizes Hopes for Soft Economic Landing
Growth prospects and concerns over mounting government debt are driving long-term interest rates to a 16-year high, threatening economic stability. The Federal Reserve’s attempts to...