Bonds

Why Asia’s inflation scare may be overstated: a Morgan Stanley economist explains

2026-08-28T09:46:00.000Z
Despite its role as an inflation hedge, gold tends to lose appeal in a high interest rate environment as it offers no yield. 

Gold slips as US Fed chair’s Jackson Hole speech looms

2026-08-28T06:55:06.000Z
UPDATED 20 hours ago
The transaction was met with ‘exceptionally strong’ demand and was oversubscribed about four times.

UOB prices landmark US$1.2 billion dual-tranche euro covered bond offering

2026-08-27T01:01:13.000Z
Gold’s marked rebound in recent weeks has taken the metal above the 200-day moving average that is often viewed as an important measure of momentum.

Gold eases from 3-month high as investors await US inflation data

2026-08-26T05:31:03.000Z
HSBC has outpaced global rivals in collecting funds under the programme, with latest data showing the lender had mobilised US$6.3 billion as of July 30.

HSBC buys at least US$3 billion of India bonds after deposit boost

2026-08-25T07:44:03.000Z
Japan’s Topix was little changed, Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.6%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.3% and the Shanghai Composite fell 0.2%. 

SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics lead losses as Asian stocks retreat on US tech sell-off

2026-08-25T06:57:50.000Z
Bitcoin is up 28% so far in August, set for its biggest monthly gain since November 2024.

Bitcoin rises above US$80,000 as soft US dollar, debasement fears boost momentum

2026-08-25T06:37:56.000Z
The US Treasury in the past has maintained a significant cash balance in order to provide a cushion against expected outlays by the government.

Bessent stops short of new bond measures amid report US Treasury may tap cash pile for buybacks

2026-08-25T04:26:27.000Z
Bullion rose more than 5% last week after the US Treasury Department’s buyback support plan pushed the US dollar to multi-month lows.

Gold hits over 3-month high ahead of US inflation data, Fed chair’s speech

2026-08-25T00:02:14.000Z
Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, pairs the debt milestone with a buyback announcement clearly timed to reassure markets.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Why Bessent’s bond buyback programme should worry us

2026-08-24T23:00:00.000Z