
Gold prices climb toward 5% weekly gain amid U.S. debt and bond market concerns
Gold prices climbed Friday, putting bullion on course for a nearly 5% weekly gain as bond market jitters, a softer dollar and renewed U.S. debt concerns revived demand.

Gold prices climbed Friday, putting bullion on course for a nearly 5% weekly gain as bond market jitters, a softer dollar and renewed U.S. debt concerns revived demand.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's efforts to influence the bond market and lower Treasury yields will require coordination with Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, putting renewed scrutiny on Fed independence and balance sheet policies.

US federal debt has surpassed $40 trillion, coinciding with rising interest costs and Treasury buybacks of long-term debt that pushed yields lower as Bitcoin rallied to around $72,600 amid renewed debate over its status as a non-sovereign asset.

Bitcoin and ether surged after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a pro-crypto bill and a retreat in Treasury yields boosted higher-risk assets.

U.S. Treasury yields declined slightly on Wednesday following a global bond sell-off. The 10-year yield fell to 4.686%, while investors await Federal Open Market Committee minutes and monitor fiscal deficit data alongside geopolitical tensions.

U.S. Treasury yields retreated slightly Tuesday after hitting 19-year highs. The move follows a surge in the U.S. fiscal deficit to $432.3 billion in July and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have also pushed global borrowing costs higher.

U.S. Treasury yields rose Tuesday, with the 30-year bond hitting a 19-year high. Rising fiscal deficits, persistent inflation, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, are driving global borrowing costs higher.

Oil prices rose as a 60-day deadline for a U.S.-Iran peace deal expires Monday, with Iran ruling out extensions and threatening an offensive stance if diplomacy fails.

Treasury yields rose on Tuesday, with U.S. 30-year yields nearing 2002 highs as U.S.-Iran tensions persisted and oil prices climbed following an expired peace deal deadline.

Global government bond yields hit multi-decade highs on Tuesday as hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal faded, a cargo ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, and Brent crude hovered above $90 a barrel.

U.S. Treasury yields remained largely unchanged on Wednesday morning as investors awaited crucial consumer price index inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve's September policy meeting.

Treasury yields rose Tuesday as Middle East tensions pushed energy prices higher and investors awaited upcoming inflation data and existing home sales figures.

U.S. Treasury yields edged lower as investors awaited key inflation data for July, following a softer-than-expected nonfarm payrolls report that lowered expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes.

U.S. Treasury yields fell Friday after July data showed the economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs, raising labor market concerns and dimming expectations for a near-term Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

US Treasury yields dropped after unexpected job losses of 23,000 in July, complicating Fed's interest rate decision with inflation still elevated.

U.S. Treasury yields held steady Wednesday as traders assessed weaker-than-expected ADP private payrolls data and comments from Federal Reserve officials regarding interest rates, alongside developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.

10x Research suggests Bitcoin could confirm a bear-market bottom in August with a monthly close above $63,000, contingent on Federal Reserve policy and other market risks like miner selling and geopolitical events. Other analyses from Grayscale and K33 also point to an approaching bottom.

U.S. Treasury yields declined Monday, with the 10-year note falling to 4.688%, as oil prices slumped amid hopes of de-escalation in the Iran conflict following President Trump's claims of renewed negotiations. However, Iran's foreign ministry denied any immediate plans for direct talks with the U.S.

The US government sold $44 billion in seven-year debt at a 4.473% yield, significantly higher than June's auction, creating a higher investment hurdle for Bitcoin. The Federal Reserve's subsequent decision to hold rates, despite a divided vote, offered little relief, as investors demand substantial returns on government debt.

U.S. Treasury yields slid on Friday, with the 10-year note dropping over 2 basis points, as oil prices declined following reports of Pakistan exploring U.S.-Iran peace talks. This occurred amidst President Trump's consideration of a "massive attack" on Iran.

Bitcoin dropped below $65,000 as rising oil prices, fueled by Red Sea tanker attacks and US threats against Iran, pushed Treasury yields higher and triggered a broader retreat from risk assets, impacting spot demand and ETF flows.

Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, escalating Middle East tensions and prompting a US warning to Iran. This fueled inflation fears, driving Treasury yields higher and causing a market sell-off, while tech stocks experienced volatility due to AI spending plans and regulatory fines.

U.S. Treasury yields, including the 10-year note, advanced significantly as Brent crude surpassed $100/barrel due to Middle East tensions, fueling inflation fears. This, coupled with weekly jobless claims falling below 200,000, increased expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

U.S. Treasury yields advanced on Thursday, with the 10-year note reaching 4.707%, driven by Brent crude oil climbing above $100 a barrel due to Middle East tensions and weekly jobless claims falling below 200,000, signaling inflation fears and a potentially heating economy.