Central Banks
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financeCentral Banks Accelerate Gold Repatriation as Trust in Global Finance Frays
A record 59% of central banks now store gold domestically, driven by geopolitical tensions and the weaponization of foreign reserves, surpassing US Treasury holdings for the first time.
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financeHSBC Warns Central Banks Will Raise Rates as US-Iran Conflict Fuels Inflation
HSBC forecasts central banks will hike rates due to supply shocks from the US-Iran conflict, with oil prices above $100 per barrel.
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financeGlobal Gold ETFs Surge with $6.6 Billion Inflow in April
Global gold ETFs see a $6.6 billion inflow in April, reversing March's outflows amid a weakening US dollar and strong central bank demand.
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financeAsian Stocks Rise, Oil Steady Amid Middle East Uncertainty
Asian markets edged up while oil prices flatlined as investors weigh Middle East tensions and a busy earnings week.
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financeBarry Eichengreen: US Dollar Decline, Central Bank Diversification, and DeFi Yield Lag
Economist Barry Eichengreen discusses early signs of US dollar decline, central banks shifting from Treasuries, and DeFi yields underperforming institutional returns.
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financeCentral Banks Grapple With Oil Shocks, Savings Economy: Bob Elliott
Expert Bob Elliott analyzes central bank struggles with oil shocks, the shift to a savings-driven economy, and lessons from the 2008 financial crisis.
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financeCentral Banks Mostly Hold Rates Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Global central banks maintain cautious stance amid Middle East conflict, oil price volatility, and inflation concerns.
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financeStagflation Fears Mount: Investors Eye 1970s Echoes Amidst Global Shocks
Global investors are increasingly concerned about a potential return of stagflation, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and their impact on oil prices and economic growth.