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Australia is moving to end card payment surcharges, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and Treasury behind the ban, and the Australian Taxation Office also phasing out credit card payment options. The Guardian is asking readers how the new fees and higher costs from the changes will affect the way they pay day to day.
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Investors are eyeing VBIL, a treasury bill ETF trading on Nasdaq, after commentary flagged it as one of the cheapest options in its category. The fund is described as competitively priced with growing dividend payouts, positioning it as an appealing choice for those seeking short-term US government debt exposure amid current yield levels.
- 3Bessent says US will scrutinize open source AI models for IP theft●Bessent Says Trump Administration Will Scrutinize Open Source AI Models For IP Theft Amid Kimi K3 Buzz — ‘We Have The Ability To Sanction Them’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will examine open source AI models, including China's Kimi K3, for potential intellectual property theft, warning that Washington has the ability to sanction those responsible. The remarks come as the Chinese open-source model draws widespread attention for its performance, intensifying debate over US-China AI competition and technology policy.
- 4Congress weighs ending the penny production●Can we still use pennies? Congress plots a penniless future
US lawmakers are moving toward eliminating the penny, raising questions about whether the one-cent coin will remain legal tender and how everyday cash transactions would work without it. The debate touches on the Treasury's rising cost of minting pennies, with retailers and consumers asking how prices would be rounded once the coin disappears from circulation.
- 5Long-Dated Treasury Yields Hit 24-Year Highs in Bond Selloff●Long-Dated Treasury Yields Hit 24-Year Highs, French Spread Widens as Bond Selloff Ramps Up https://www.wsj.com/finance/
A global bond selloff intensified, pushing long-dated US Treasury yields to their highest levels in 24 years. At the same time, the spread between French government bonds and German bunds widened, signaling growing pressure on French debt. The moves point to mounting concerns about government borrowing levels and inflation expectations, with investors watching closely for further strain in sovereign debt markets on both sides of the Atlantic.
- 610-year Treasury yield tops 5.3%, highest in 24 years●10-year Treasury yield climbs above 5.3% to a level not seen in 24 years
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note has risen above 5.3%, a level last reached around 2001. The climb reflects investor expectations of higher interest rates for longer, heavy government borrowing, and selling pressure in the bond market. Surging yields are raising borrowing costs across the economy and weighing on stock valuations.
- 7US Treasury plans multi-billion bond buyback●Milliarden-Rückkauf von US-Anleihen Das US-Finanzministerium plant den Rückkauf von langfristigen Staatsanleihen im Wert
The US Treasury Department is planning to buy back long-term government bonds worth up to 6 billion US dollars. Commenters are highlighting that such liquidity injections have historically tended to boost Bitcoin's price, making the buyback a talking point in crypto circles as well as among market watchers tracking its effects on bond markets and liquidity.
- 8Peter Schiff Warns of Bond Market Collapse and Dollar Crisis●Peter Schiff: Bond Market Collapse, Debt Trap & Dollar Crisis - Massive Economic Crash Incoming
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff is warning that the US bond market is heading toward collapse, trapping the country in a debt spiral that could end in a dollar crisis and a severe economic crash. He argues rising debt levels and falling confidence in US Treasuries will force a reckoning for American finances.
- 9Governments shift from US debt to US equities●Governments want to hold America’s shares more than its debts
The Economist reports that foreign governments are increasingly interested in holding American equities rather than US government debt. The piece points to a shift in how central banks and sovereign funds manage reserves, favouring shares over Treasuries. The article has drawn attention among finance readers tracking global demand for US assets.
- 10Treasury Selloff Weighs on AI Stock Rally●AI Stock Rally Checked by Relentless Treasury Selloff https://www.wsj.com/finance/ai-stock-rally-checked-by-relentless-t
A rally in AI-related stocks is losing momentum as a sustained sell-off in US Treasury bonds pushes yields higher, according to the Wall Street Journal. Rising borrowing costs and pressure from the bond market are prompting investors to reconsider expensive tech positions, raising questions about how much further the AI-driven market rally can run.
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US Treasury yields are climbing sharply, and commentators are warning the spike could point to trouble for financial markets. Rising yields push up borrowing costs for households, businesses and the government itself, and can pressure stocks and credit. Commentators are asking whether this is a normal market move or an early sign of a broader financial crisis.
- 12Bond Yields Skyrocket, Raising Fears for the US Economy●Bond Yields are Skyrocketing - Here's what it Means for the US Economy
US Treasury bond yields are climbing sharply, drawing intense attention from commentators and investors concerned about what rising borrowing costs mean for the economy. Higher yields can translate into more expensive mortgages, corporate loans and government debt servicing, fueling debate over inflation, federal deficits and the Federal Reserve's next moves, with many warning of pressure on growth ahead.
- 13AI Stock Rally Cools as Treasury Selloff Intensifies●AI Stock Rally Checked by Relentless Treasury Selloff
Wall Street's AI-driven stock rally is losing momentum as a persistent selloff in US Treasury bonds pushes yields higher, weighing on high-valuation technology shares. Rising borrowing costs are making investors more cautious about pricey tech positions, and market watchers are watching whether the AI trade can withstand continued pressure from the bond market.
- 14UK gilt yields hit 6% for first time since 1998●UK borrowing costs soar as gilt yields hit 6% for first time since 1998 https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-new
UK government borrowing costs have surged, with gilt yields reaching 6% for the first time since 1998, according to the London Evening Standard. The spike signals mounting pressure on public finances ahead of the budget, raising concerns about debt servicing costs and the government's fiscal room for manoeuvre. Markets and commentators are watching closely for the Treasury's response to the deteriorating borrowing outlook.
- 15Bank Think Tank Urges Loans, Not Treasuries, Back Discount Window●Replacing Reserve Balances: Loans, Not Treasuries, Should Back Banks’ Discount Window Capacity
The Bank Policy Institute argues that banks' collateral capacity at the Federal Reserve's discount window should be backed by loans rather than Treasuries, as part of a broader debate over replacing reserve balances in the US banking system. The proposal challenges conventional assumptions about what assets best support banks' access to emergency Fed lending.
- 16Bitcoin Struggles Below $85,000 as ETF Outflows Mount●Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC struggles below $85,000 as ETF outflows, rising US Treasury yields weigh
Bitcoin is trading below $85,000, weighed down by continued outflows from US spot exchange-traded funds and rising US Treasury yields. Analysts note that higher yields reduce appetite for risk assets like crypto, while sustained ETF selling adds downward pressure. Traders are watching whether BTC can reclaim the $85,000 level or faces further declines.
- 17Bitcoin think tank challenges MSCI over crypto treasury rule●Bitcoin think tank questions MSCI’s ‘invisible committee’ over Strategy, Metaplanet rule
A Bitcoin-focused think tank is pressing MSCI over its proposed rule to exclude companies such as Strategy and Metaplanet from key indexes, criticising what it calls an 'invisible committee' making decisions behind closed doors. The dispute centres on whether firms holding large Bitcoin treasuries should still be classified as technology companies. Index exclusion could force passive funds to sell their shares.
- 18U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Tops 5%, Reshaping Portfolios●U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Above 5% Is a Portfolio Changer -- Market Talk https://www.wsj.com/finance/jgbs-fall-on-pros
The yield on the U.S. 10-year Treasury has moved above 5%, a level analysts at the Wall Street Journal's Market Talk describe as a portfolio changer. A 5% risk-free return forces investors to reassess allocations between bonds and equities, raising the bar for stocks and other assets. The jump comes amid expectations of a quicker pace of rate hikes by the Bank of Japan, which has weighed on Japanese government bonds.
- 19US Treasury Yields Surge to 24-Year Highs●🔴 BREAKING US Treasury Yields Hit 24-Year Highs Amid Inflation and Fiscal Concerns US 10-year and 30-year Treasury yield
US 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields have surged to 24-year highs, driven by inflation risks linked to energy prices amid Middle East tensions and mounting concerns over the federal government's fiscal position. Rising borrowing costs are drawing attention from investors and policymakers, with markets watching for implications for stocks, mortgages and government debt financing.
- 20Treasury opens student loan support center as defaults hit 9.3 million●Treasury launches student loan support center as new data show 9.3 million borrowers in default
The US Treasury Department has launched a new support center for student loan borrowers, coinciding with data showing 9.3 million borrowers are now in default. The initiative is aimed at helping distressed borrowers navigate repayment options and relief programs as federal collection activity resumes. The scale of default is drawing attention to the mounting strain on households and the government's efforts to address it.
- 21US 10-year yield hits 24-year high on fiscal worries●Global bonds gripped by fiscal worries, US 10-year yield hits 24-year high
Bond markets worldwide are under pressure as fiscal concerns drive a sharp sell-off, with the US 10-year Treasury yield climbing to its highest level in 24 years. Investors are weighing government debt levels and borrowing plans, with rising yields signaling expectations of higher long-term borrowing costs across major economies.
- 22Micron Earnings Beat Expectations as Rising Treasury Yields Pressure S&P 500●Dow Jones Futures: Micron Earnings Crush Views, S&P 500 At Critical Level As Treasury Yields Rise
Micron reported earnings that far exceeded analyst expectations, sending stock futures into focus as markets weighed the results. At the same time, the S&P 500 hovered at a technically critical level while US Treasury yields continued to climb, adding pressure to equity markets. Investors are watching whether the chipmaker's strong results can offset the drag from rising borrowing costs.
- 23China accused of arming Iran's nuclear ambitions●Bessent is wrong: China armed Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is facing criticism over his stance on China's role in Iran's nuclear programme, with an opinion piece in The Hill arguing he is wrong and that China has armed Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions. The claim adds to ongoing debate in Washington about Beijing's ties to Tehran and US policy toward both countries.