Dossier
US government bonds
Coverage of US government bonds in the Nexus archive.
- Gold falls below $4,000 an ounce as US rate expectations rise
The price of gold dropped below $4,000 an ounce due to expectations of higher US interest rates, which made the dollar and US government bonds more attractive as safe-haven assets. Gold fell 3.4% to $3,978.67 an ounce.
- Fed officials tilt towards rate rise as Kevin Warsh era begins
Fed officials are leaning towards a rate increase as the Kevin Warsh era begins. US government bonds dropped following the central bank's commitment to address inflation caused by the Iran war.