U.S. Treasury Department News and Updates
Treasury flags $270 million in suspected student aid fraud for U.S. investigators
Federal authorities are intensifying scrutiny of abuse in student aid programs after Treasury identified a large volume of transactions potentially tied to fraud. The findings cover more than ...
China Treasury holdings may be masked through Canada and Belgium custodians
Questions over China’s apparent retreat from U.S. Treasury debt are intensifying as sharp rises in holdings reported by Canada and Belgium coincide with Beijing’s recorded decline. The pattern ...
U.S. Treasury yields edge lower as investors assess inflation and rate outlook
Bond markets are starting the week with a cautious tone as investors balance persistent U.S. inflation pressures against shifting energy prices and broader geopolitical risks. The move comes ahead ...
U.S. Treasury reports $199.8 billion TIC inflow for August
Cross-border portfolio flows into U.S. assets accelerated in August as foreign investors raised purchases of long-term securities despite declines in short-term holdings and bank liabilities. The ...
U.S. Treasury says Japan must adjust yen, policy as deflation fades
Japan is no longer operating in the deflationary conditions that shaped its economy for more than a decade, prompting a need for shifts in both currency levels and monetary policy. The comments ...
BNY CEO says U.S. 10-year yield move reflects market normalization
Rising U.S. government bond yields are reshaping borrowing costs and asset valuations globally as investors reassess inflation and growth. BNY Chief Executive Robin Vince says the benchmark ...
MSCI models two routes to higher U.S. Treasury yields and divergent portfolio losses
With the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield above 5% and investors debating what drives the move, MSCI outlines two distinct scenarios for another rise of about 100 basis points. The analysis shows ...
U.S. Treasury urges IMF, World Bank to sharpen core mandates
Ahead of this year’s IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Thailand, the U.S. Treasury is pressing the two institutions to focus more tightly on growth, macroeconomic stability and poverty ...
U.S. Treasury, IRS propose premium tax credit verification rules
The Trump administration is advancing new tax and health insurance oversight measures aimed at tightening access to Premium Tax Credit subsidies. The proposed rules from the U.S. Department of the ...
U.S. copper stockpile growth slows as tariff-driven trade incentive fades
A tariff threat from President Donald Trump has helped draw large volumes of copper into the U.S., leaving the country with an unusually large stockpile as traders wait for clarity on import ...
Bank of America faces Treasury penalty ahead of Q3 earnings
Bank of America reports third-quarter earnings before the opening bell on Wednesday, with investor focus shifting to governance and risk controls after a fresh regulatory hit. The U.S. Treasury ...
PIMCO says U.S. Treasury yields may rise further as Fed tightening risk persists
Bond markets are still facing the possibility of higher U.S. Treasury yields as investors assess whether the Federal Reserve has finished raising interest rates. PIMCO Chief Investment Officer Dan ...
U.S. investors reassess 60/40 portfolios as higher Treasury yields lift bond appeal
After years of weak bond income and unreliable diversification, higher government debt yields are prompting investors to revisit the traditional 60% stock and 40% bond portfolio mix. The shift ...
U.S. submarine industry faces calls for overhaul as China rivalry strains output
Rising strategic pressure in the Indo-Pacific is sharpening focus on the U.S. naval industrial base, where nuclear-powered submarines remain central to Washington's maritime edge over China. That ...
U.S. Treasury yields fall as oil retreat shifts focus to inflation data
U.S. Treasury yields move lower on Tuesday as easing energy prices reduce some pressure on borrowing costs at the start of the trading week. The move comes as investors prepare for a fresh round ...
U.S. Treasury funds draw record inflows as yields hit multi-decade highs
Rising U.S. government borrowing costs are drawing large investors back into Treasuries as yields reach levels not seen in decades. Fresh demand is building even after a prolonged bond sell-off, ...
Gold prices ease as firm U.S. dollar, inflation focus weigh on market
Bullion prices are slipping as the U.S. dollar stays near recent highs and investors await new inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path. The market is also weighing ...
BlackRock upgrades short-term Treasuries, trims stock underweight stance
Rising sovereign bond yields are prompting a shift in asset-allocation views at the world's largest money manager. BlackRock's research arm is turning more constructive on U.S. government debt ...
Bosnia raises concerns over Republika Srpska lobbying in Washington
Mounting scrutiny over political influence efforts linked to Bosnia’s Serb-majority enclave is drawing attention in Washington and the western Balkans. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s foreign ...
SBA, Department of War expand capital access for U.S. defense suppliers
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of War are launching a new financing framework to direct more capital to small businesses in the defense industrial base. The ...
Bed Scrunchie remains reliant on Amazon after seller account shutdown hit business
After losing the sales channel that its founders say drove most customer purchases, Bed Scrunchie still depends heavily on Amazon to reach buyers. Founder Jack Nekhala says the experience shows ...
