Tag: US Treasuries

Is Gold Still Considered a Safe Haven Investment?

I recall that the last time gold price sharply rose was back in August when the markets stirred up over the U.S. debt ceiling debacle which was followed by the S&P’s downgrade of U.S.’s credit rating.  Back then gold price…

A decline in US Treasuries holdings – August report

According to a recent report, of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Treasuries longer-term notes by other countries declined by $16.7 billion during June compared with May’s acquisitions. Foreign holdings of all dollar-denominated short-term U.S. securities and other…