The Latest Breaking News from US Treasury

US Debt Is More Severe Than It Seems, Top Economist Warns as Treasury Yields Increase

US Treasury yields are rising despite weak economic data. Learn from experts how this affects government borrowing costs, market dynamics, and future economic stability.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety talks

The ​talks, the first official bilateral discussions devoted exclusively to AI between the US and China ​since US President Donald Trump took office for a second time, will be led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the US side, the sources, who were briefed ​on the planning, said on…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

The Week Ahead (Sept. 7-13): Canada Slaps Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods

India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit; U.S. Treasury expands long-term bond buybacks

Caixin Global · Sep 4

Fed's Waller says safety premium for Treasuries is gone, pushing neutral rate higher

Fed Governor Christopher Waller said the loss of the traditional safety premium on US Treasuries is pushing the neutral interest rate higher, potentially keeping borrowing costs elevated. He also warned that the US cannot simply grow its way out of its $40 trillion debt burden without bringing structural deficits closer…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

As U.S. Treasury moved to shore up its bond market, the Netherlands rushed 86 tons of gold out of America because of ‘geopolitical unrest’

The move to improve liquidity of gold is “not normal behavior,” said UBS’s Paul Donovan.

Fortune · Sep 3

India bonds gain as RBI FX inflows lift liquidity, spur short-term debt buying

Indian government bonds saw gains early Thursday, led by shorter-term debt. Larger dollar inflows boosted rupee liquidity and improved sentiment for Indian assets. Banks raised significant foreign currency, adding to domestic liquidity for several years. This influx strengthened India's ability to support the rupee and domestic markets. Elevated oil prices…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Indian bonds join global debt selloff, bruised by oil and US Treasury yields

Indian government bonds faced further declines for the fifth consecutive session as U.S. Treasury yields approached three-year peaks. The surge in oil prices reignited inflation concerns, particularly impacting India due to its status as a major importer. This scenario intensified expectations for monetary policy adjustments by the RBI. Critical upcoming…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

RBI backstop keeps Indian rupee stable, blunting importer dollar demand impact

The Indian rupee showed little movement on Wednesday, hovering in a narrow range. Support from the Reserve Bank of India helped mitigate the growing dollar demand from importers. The fluctuations in oil prices and Treasury yields also played a role in the currency's stability. Experts predict the rupee will maintain…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Warren Buffett once called bonds a terrible investment but later massively invested in them. Here's why

Warren Buffett has long warned against long-term bonds, calling them a poor investment for investors with extended horizons. Yet Berkshire Hathaway has amassed a huge short-term Treasury position, highlighting the distinction between long-duration bonds and cash-like instruments. As global yields surge, Buffett’s bond strategy offers a timely lesson for investors.

The Economic Times · Sep 2

US Stock Market: Higher long-term Treasury yields face structural headwinds

Long-term US Treasury yields are likely to remain elevated as persistent inflation concerns, rising government and corporate debt issuance, and a shifting investor base put upward pressure on borrowing costs. The changing Treasury market dynamics could limit policymakers’ ability to bring down long-term yields.

The Economic Times · Sep 2