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US Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks

The US Treasury is increasing the size of its buyback operations for longer-dated government bonds as elevated borrowing costs and concerns about the country's...
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45 Cents? Santiago’s AUD Prediction Stirs Debate

The Australian Dollar’s slide continues, touching its weakest point against the U.S. Dollar since the early days of the pandemic. Now trading at 62...
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Milkshake Theory in Action: How the US Dollar Strengthens While Other...

The US dollar is surging in 2024, with the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index posting a remarkable 7.4% gain this year. This rally sets the...
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Rate Cuts Abound, But Inflation Clouds the Horizon

Central banks across the globe are embracing rate cuts at a pace not seen in years. With 74% of these institutions easing monetary policy...
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Fed’s Cautious Stance on Rate Cuts Sends Shockwaves Through Markets, Impacting...

Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve made a significant announcement on 19 December, cutting interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of...
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Trump’s Tariff Talk Sends Stock Futures Into a Spiral

Stock futures dropped sharply after Donald Trump issued a fresh round of tariff threats against China, Mexico, and Canada. The move adds new layers...
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Easier Than Ever: US Financial Conditions Defy Inflation Warnings

US financial conditions have reached levels of ease not seen in nearly a quarter-century, an intriguing shift as markets brace for potential moves from...