The Dollar & Currencies
What a strong or weak dollar means, how currencies move against each other, and why it matters for prices and portfolios.
Why Did Gold Jump After Treasury Expanded Bond Buybacks?
Gold rose roughly 4% in a single session after the U.S. Treasury unexpectedly doubled its bond buyback program on August 19, 2026. Then yields reversed and gold kept climbing anyway. This explains the links between buybacks, yields, the dollar and gold prices, and what the surprise timing did and did not tell us about fiscal credibility.
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Dollar Devaluation vs Depreciation: What a Weak Dollar Really Means
Is the U.S. dollar being devalued or just weakening? Learn the real difference between devaluation and depreciation, why markets care, and how it affects inflation, Treasury yields, mortgage rates, and your investments.
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