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The Japanese Yen strengthened after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned against shorting the currency, but his expansion of US Treasury buybacks to $6 billion failed to prevent the 10-year US Treasury yield from rising to 4.836%, a new high since October 2023.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Wednesday (September 9) that it would raise the single-transaction long-term Treasury buyback limit to $6 billion, tripling the original size planned for last
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The U.S. Treasury expanded its buyback cap to $6 billion, but this failed to curb the sell-off, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hitting a three-year high and auction yields reaching a record high.
The U.S. Treasury announced on Wednesday that it would increase the single-transaction limit for long-term Treasury buybacks to $6 billion, tripling the original scale set last month. However, this fa
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Treasury Secretary Bessent's planned GOP convention speech raises questions about his bond-market credibility
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's upcoming prime-time speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday marks the first time in 50 years a sitting Treasury secretary will speak
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The U.S. Treasury repurchased $6 billion in long-term government bonds, but the market was not impressed, with the 10-year Treasury yield still rising to 4.85%.
The U.S. Treasury announced it would repurchase up to $6 billion in long-term government bonds, triple the usual amount, but the market remained unconvinced. On Wednesday, the 10-year Treasury yield s
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese-Language Cyber-Scam Hub Xinbi Guarantee
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee, a Chinese-language platform accused of facilitating crypto transactions for other criminal networks. The platform allegedly offered service
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US Treasury Department to buy back $6 billion in longer-term debt, tripling the normal level
The US Treasury Department announced on Wednesday it will buy back $6 billion of government debt, an operation aimed at keeping bond markets functioning and putting a lid on Treasury yields. This move
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Dollar Nears Seven-Month Low as Yen Rallies; Traders Focus on US Buybacks and Inflation Data This Week
The dollar neared its lowest in nearly seven months as the yen rallied, with traders looking ahead to the US Treasury’s buyback announcement and inflation data later this week.
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The U.S. Treasury is set to announce the cap on long-term bond buybacks on Wednesday, with Wall Street predicting a maximum of $10 billion, though doubts remain about its ability to reverse selling pressure at the long end of the curve.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced in mid-August that the scale of long-term Treasury buybacks would at least double. The Treasury Department is expected to announce the maximum size of t
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce the amount of long-term debt buybacks this week to stabilize government bond yields.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce the specific amount of long-term government debt buybacks this week, a move aimed at stabilizing government bond yields. This comes after crude oil
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions 27 Iranian Airlines and Other Entities, Warns of Global Financial System Cut-off
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and a handful of other entities as part of its ongoing "Operation Economic Outcast" to isolate Iran's economy. Treasury Secretary
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Commodities guru Jeff Currie: U.S. Treasury's "financial repression" is leading markets back to a "hard asset" era, $10,000 gold is not a pipe dream.
In a podcast interview on September 7, Jeff Currie, former Head of Commodities Research at Goldman Sachs, warned that as U.S. debt interest soars to $1.1 trillion (projected to reach $1.5 trillion) an
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BloFin Analysis: US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion, But Bitcoin's "Debasement Trade" Enters Second Phase as Investors Focus on Government Efforts to Control Borrowing Costs
BloFin analysts point out that despite the US federal debt exceeding $40 trillion, Bitcoin's "debasement trade" has not been as strong as expected. Their latest report suggests that this trade has ent
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Billions of dollars in U.S. savings bonds have stopped accruing interest, possibly unbeknownst to their owners, the U.S. Treasury Department reported.
The U.S. Treasury Department reports that billions of dollars in matured but unredeemed U.S. savings bonds remain in circulation. These Series EE and I savings bonds stop accruing interest 30 years af
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Bitcoin rose for the third consecutive week, up 4.6% to $81,151, and touched a new high of $82,272 overnight, the highest since May, as safe-haven demand increased amid macro pressures.
Bitcoin rose 4.6% this week, briefly touching $82,272.31 overnight, its highest level since May 11, when it reached $82,499.99. CNBC reported that traders sought refuge amidst macro pressures of incre
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The Trump administration proposed revoking the tax-exempt status of thousands of private schools in the United States, threatening their donation tax deductions.
The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday issued proposed regulations aimed at revoking the federal tax-exempt status of thousands of private schools, citing the
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Invesco and BNP Paribas Experts Discuss Treasury Secretary Bessent's Focus on Driving Yields Lower
Matt Brill, head of North American investment grade credit at Invesco, and Meghan Robson, head of US credit strategy at BNP Paribas, discussed on Bloomberg TV that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
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Bloomberg strategist Simon White analyzed that the U.S. Treasury's expansion of T-bill financing is making its function akin to a "shadow central bank," which could undermine the Federal Reserve's independence and push up inflation.
Simon White points out that the U.S. Treasury's continued expansion of T-bill financing has pushed T-bills to 22.7% of outstanding U.S. debt, exceeding the Treasury's informal 20% cap. He believes thi
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U.S. Treasury Undersecretary Erin Browne Says Rising Japanese Yields Are Impacting U.S. Markets
U.S. Treasury Undersecretary for International Affairs Erin Browne told Nikkei in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that rising Japanese long-term interest rates are spilling over to impact U.S. marke
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Financial Times Analysis: US Treasury's actual intervention in JPY in July may have been only around $500 million, significantly lower than market expectations.
The Financial Times' Alphaville column analyzed that the U.S. Treasury's intervention in the Japanese Yen exchange rate in July this year might have been significantly smaller than the market's previo
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IMPAX Asset Management says the U.S. Treasury may undertake "larger and more frequent" long-dated debt buybacks.
IMPAX Asset Management says the U.S. Treasury may undertake "larger and more frequent" long-dated debt buybacks.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: It's unfortunate that Chinese didn't want to come along to G20
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: It's unfortunate that Chinese didn't want to come along to G20
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed concerns about a sell-off in the bond market, stating that the US is not in a "dire situation" and short-term market fluctuations should not cause alarm.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed concerns about a sell-off in the bond market, stating that the U.S. is not in a "dire situation" and that short-term market volatility should not cause
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds a differing view, arguing that interest rate hikes should not be used to counter the current supply shock.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent believes that the current shock is inherently a supply shock and should not be addressed by raising interest rates unless "second or third-order effects" emerge,
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Deutsche Bank Report: Global long-term bond yields surged in August, with the US 30-year Treasury yield hitting its highest level since 2007.
Deutsche Bank reported that global long-term government bond yields rose sharply in August, with the US 30-year government bond yield reaching 5.31% on August 17, its highest since 2007. The German 30
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The U.S. Treasury announced that the interest rate for Series I bonds will be raised to 5.51% for the next six months, marking the highest fixed rate since 2006.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced that the interest rate for Series I bonds will increase to 5.51% for the next six months, the highest fixed rate since 2006. The new rate will be effective from
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The U.S. Treasury borrowed $839 billion this week through auctions, setting a new record.
The U.S. Treasury borrowed a record $839 billion this week through auctions of Treasury bills and notes. These funds will be used to repay maturing debt and provide additional financing for the federa
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The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned 10 individuals and 1 entity, including two Russian crypto intermediaries, for laundering money to support North Korea's weapons program.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday announced sanctions against 10 individuals and one entity, including two Russian cryptocurrency intermediaries, accusing them of laundering money through a Nort
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US Treasury sanctions crypto network linked to North Korean IT workers' weapons funding
The US Treasury has sanctioned a crypto cash-out network accused of converting earnings from North Korean undercover IT workers into funds for the country's weapons programs. The October 28 action tar
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The U.S. Treasury auctioned $69 billion in 2-year notes, with a high yield of 4.708% and a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.59.
The U.S. Treasury auctioned $69 billion in 2-year notes, with a high yield of 4.708% and a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.59.
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The U.S. Treasury auctioned three-month and six-month Treasury bills. The three-month T-bill was awarded at a high yield of 4.050% with a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.07. The six-month T-bill was awarded at a high yield of 4.210% with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.63.
The U.S. Treasury auctioned three-month and six-month Treasury bills. The three-month T-bill was awarded at a high yield of 4.050% with a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.07. The six-month T-bill was awarded a
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The market anticipates the U.S. Treasury will further increase the proportion of short-term Treasury bill issuance and reduce 20-year Treasury bonds.
The Financial Times reported on October 23 that the market expects the U.S. Treasury to potentially further increase the proportion of short-term Treasury bond issuance in its next quarterly borrowing
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U.S. Treasury Expected to Keep Auction Sizes Unchanged, Barclays Says
Barclays said the U.S. Treasury is expected to keep auction sizes unchanged at the upcoming quarterly refunding announcement, but make its guidance less restrictive.
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US Treasury imposes new Iran-related sanctions on 5 individuals, 4 companies, and 9 vessels
The US Treasury has imposed new sanctions linked to Iran, targeting five individuals, four companies, and nine vessels. The Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) stated that the sanctio
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Ripple CLO: Crypto Industry Accepts 100% Reserve Requirement for Stablecoins, Submits Retail Protection Framework
Ripple's Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty, on behalf of the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA), submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding Rule 3 of th
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S. Korea, US Hold First Finance, Monetary '2+2' Meeting to Boost Coordination
South Korea and the United States held their first "two-plus-two" meeting of finance and monetary policymakers in Bangkok on Friday, on the sidelines of a G20 ministerial gathering. The meeting, invol
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China's holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds fell to $590.7 billion in August, marking a two-month consecutive low since August 2008.
China's holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds decreased by $27.3 billion month-over-month in August to $590.7 billion, according to the U.S. Treasury International Capital (TIC) report. This marks the secon
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UK holdings of US Treasury bonds exceeded $1 trillion for the first time in August, reaching a new historical high.
The U.S. Treasury International Capital (TIC) report showed that the UK's holdings of U.S. Treasury securities increased by $11.2 billion month-over-month in August, reaching $1.0095 trillion. This ma
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The U.S. budget deficit reached $1.99 trillion in fiscal year 2026, a 12% year-over-year increase; interest expenses surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, hitting a new historical high.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Friday that the federal budget deficit for fiscal year 2026, ending in September, expanded to $1.99 trillion, an increase of approximately 12% from $1.78 tril
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U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Erin Browne expressed confidence in Japan's efforts to exit reflationary policies and its positive inflation trajectory during an interview with Nikkei.
U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Erin Browne expressed confidence in Japan's efforts to exit reflationary policies and its positive inflation trajectory during an interview with Nikkei.
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US Treasury's probe yields no supply cut signals, Treasury yields rise across the board.
The latest US Treasury survey of primary dealers did not provide a clear signal for reducing the size of long-term Treasury auctions, disappointing market expectations. As a result, US Treasury yields
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The U.S. Treasury Department is releasing its quarterly questionnaire tonight; the market is watching for signals regarding the permanent extension of long-term repurchase agreements and a reduction in Treasury issuance.
The U.S. Treasury Department will launch a new refinancing cycle at noon ET on October 16 (early morning Beijing time on October 17), distributing quarterly questionnaires to primary dealers. The word
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Wall Street is wary of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent intervening again to suppress yields, with the Treasury survey on Friday potentially offering key clues.
The U.S. Treasury market is closely watching the Treasury Department's next moves. This Friday, primary dealers will receive the Treasury's routine survey questionnaire, which market participants beli
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Sanctions on Iran will continue until its "coffers are depleted"; the Treasury Department has announced a new round of sanctions.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Treasury Department will continue to impose sanctions on Iran until "the Iranian regime's coffers are depleted." He posted on social media that the
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The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting 16 individuals and 10 entities.
The US has imposed new sanctions on Iranian entities, targeting 16 individuals and 10 entities, according to an update from Al Jazeera's live broadcast and a notice on the US Treasury Department websi
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Wall Street is bracing for more action as it watches for U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to intervene in bond yields again.
Wall Street traders are bracing for a potential repeat intervention in bond yields by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This follows Bessent's unexpected decision in August to increase purchases of ol
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US Treasury Counselor Zervos Dismisses IMF Debt Warning, Citing Its 'Messy' Forecasting Record
US Treasury Counselor Zervos Dismisses IMF Debt Warning, Citing Its 'Messy' Forecasting Record
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US Treasury Considers Cutting or Eliminating 20-Year Bond Issuance; BNP Paribas Warns of Potential Market Panic, Citi Recommends Positioning
The U.S. Treasury faces a critical decision on whether to cut or even eliminate the issuance of 20-year Treasury bonds, which resumed in 2020. Several Wall Street institutions anticipate that the Trea
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US Lifts Sanctions on Daughter of Myanmar Military-Linked Businessman
The U.S. Treasury Department removed Theint Win Htet from its sanctions list on Friday, following a lawsuit she filed and reports that the Trump administration had restarted negotiations with the Myan
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The CLARITY Act and the U.S.Bitcoin: Can They Break the Crypto Regulatory Deadlock?
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is actively pushing for the passage of the CLARITY Act in the summer of 2026, with the aim of providing much-needed regulatory clarity for the digital asset market. The bill has already passed the House of Representatives and gained support in a Senate committee, but is currently facing multiple obstacles in the Senate.Meanwhile, the U.S. government is moving forward with the “Bitcoin” strategic reserve established by Donald Trump in 2025, capitalizing it with confiscated Bitcoin.As of July 2026, the U.S. government has become one of the world’s largest holders of Bitcoin. Whether these two initiatives can effectively break the deadlock in U.S. cryptocurrency regulation remains dependent on the political maneuvering within Congress and the balancing of various interests.
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