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Scott Bessent is trying to lower US bond yields as inflation, high deficits and Treasury debt keep borrowing costs high despite Trump’s push for lower rates. (REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo) (REUTERS)
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Trump wants lower rates. Bessent is trying to calm the bond market — but can he?

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appears to be taking new steps to stop US bond yields from rising further. Wall Street traders and strategists say…

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Global Central Banks Cut US T-Bill Exposure
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Global central banks cut US T-bill exposure, increase gold reserves

Mumbai: Most countries with top gold reserves have reduced their dollar assets held in US Treasury bills since 2017, the first time Donald Trump took…

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China vs the World: US expects support from India, other allies in rare earths trade tensions

Amid escalating trade tensions with China over its export restrictions on rare earth minerals, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that Washington expects support…

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US Treasury calls on G7, EU to impose tariffs on China, India over Russian oil purchases

The U.S. Treasury on Friday called on Group of Seven and European Union allies to impose “meaningful tariffs” on goods from China and India to…

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Gold fever: Will central banks keep driving the golden surge?

Gold’s relentless rally continues powerful with prices reaching on Friday just cents away from $3,600 per ounce, as weak US jobs data further raised expectations…

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