Whether it is the purchase of short-term Treasury notes, deposits in U.S. financial institutions or a use of the Fed’s overnight reverse repurchase facility, investors are in a flight to safety … READ MORE >
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As the U.S. dollar surges, the potential for a currency crisis grows
As central bankers and fiscal authorities seek to balance growth, inflation and financial stability, there is a growing possibility that we are walking into another financial crisis. … READ MORE >
Japan intervenes in the currency market
With the yen in freefall, Japan on Thursday took the unusual step of intervening in currency markets to prop up its value. … READ MORE >
The return of king dollar: The greenback in an era of inflation
The return of inflation, interest rate differentials and a quickly changing geopolitical landscape are the primary catalysts behind the recent surge in the value of the American dollar. … READ MORE >
Why the U.S. dollar is strengthening
Policy by the central bank, interest rate differentials and a risk haven move into U.S. dollar-denominated assets are driving up the dollar against major trading currencies. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: Foreign investment in U.S. securities rebounds
The latest data from the Treasury International Capital System indicates a 65% increase in net foreign long-term portfolio investment in U.S. securities compared to the imposition of tariffs on China in July 2018, and a 138% increase since February 2019, the month before the pandemic. … READ MORE >