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Systemic Stress Tests Bond Markets as Long Yields Skyrocket Globally

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Long-term U.S. Treasury yields loom near 18-year peaks as anxieties over global sovereign debt deepen, challenging faith in conventional financial safe havens. Investors Dump Long-Dated Bonds as Credit Risks Spread This week, U.S. Treasury yields approached critical thresholds: The 30-year bond briefly breached 5% for the first time in 16 years, fueled by Moody’s decision […]

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Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Could Push Millions to Crypto

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If Trump’s bill is passed as it stands, it would introduce a 5% tax on remittances affecting over 40 million people. Analysts warn that this could spur the use of alternative options, such as crypto, to ensure these funds reach their destination while avoiding the proposed tax. ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Remittance Tax May Spur Crypto

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Russia’s EAEU Trade Reaches 93% De-Dollarization in Blow to US Dollar Dominance

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De-dollarization is exploding across Eurasia as 93% of EAEU trade now flows through national currencies, signaling a decisive pivot from the U.S. dollar and reshaping global finance. Russia Says 93% of EAEU Trade Now in National Currencies as Dollar Use Crumbles A rising trend of de-dollarization is reshaping trade across Eurasia, as national currencies increasingly

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Debt Reckoning: Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Amid Fiscal Freefall

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On Friday, credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded the United States’ long-term credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, pointing to a decade of mounting debt and escalating interest payment pressures. The development lands amid intensifying recession concerns, turbulent trading conditions, and disjointed activity across bond markets. Triple-A No More—Moody’s Strips U.S. of Top Rating Amid Exploding

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Bond Vigilantes Return: Rising Yields Fuel Recession Fears

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Rising U.S. Treasury bond yields are fueling fears of tighter financial conditions, and potential recession risks as global markets grapple with heightened volatility. Flight to Safety or Prelude to Panic? Bond Market Signals Turn Ominous The yield on the benchmark 10‑year U.S. Treasury note stood at 4.45% on Thursday, May  15,  2025, while the 30‑year

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Gold Slips as US-China Trade War Thaws; Bitcoin Holds Steady

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On May 12, gold prices fell by over $100 (approximately 3%), dropping from $3,323 to just under $3,215 per ounce, while bitcoin remained stable, trading above $104,000. Trade War De-Escalation Bane for Safe Haven Asset Gold dropped marginally in the opening trading hours of May 12, while bitcoin reacted positively to reports that the U.S.

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Geneva Gamble: Markets Await Outcome of Secretive US-China Talks

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Market analysts are closely watching the ongoing dialogue between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng as both sides attempt to ease tensions in their prolonged trade standoff. On Sunday, Bessent and Greer noted the duo made substantial progress during the negotiations. Tariff Titans Face-Off Top

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ASEAN, China, Japan, and South Korea Stand Against Trump’s Protectionism

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ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, along with China, Japan, and South Korea, criticized the escalation of protectionism in a joint statement. The group called for enhanced regional unity to address the uncertainty arising from the implementation of these policies. ASEAN, China, Japan, and South Korea to Strengthen Ties to Fight Protectionism, Enhance Multilateralism

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Gallup Poll: Real Estate and Gold Still Preferred as Long-Term Investments in US

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According to a recent Gallup poll, real estate is still the preferred long-term investment option for U.S. citizens, while gold has surpassed stocks, which traditionally reached second place. 37% estimate that real estate is the best option, while 24% believe in gold instead. Crypto registers a marginal preference, with only 4%. Gallup Poll: Real Estate,

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Dollar Collapse Nears: Peter Schiff Says Ending Reserve Status Is Only Way Out

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Peter Schiff says the U.S. dollar is about to free fall, insisting the only way to end America’s trade imbalance is to end its reserve currency status. The End of Reserve Currency Status? US Dollar Faces Terminal Decline as Imbalances Surge Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff issued a sweeping critique of U.S. economic policy

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