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Dollar Drops on Debt Concerns While Bitcoin and Gold Surge
As the dollar faltered under fiscal pressure, Bitcoin and gold attracted major inflows. A lackluster 20-year bond auction and uncertainty surrounding Trump’s tax bill spooked markets. Bitcoin broke new records, buoyed by whales and regulatory optimism. Gold rebounded strongly amid Middle East tensions and rising Treasury yields, signaling strong safe-haven demand. Read on »
Regime Uncertainty Threatens Private Investment
Private investment declines when governments increase uncertainty about taxes, regulations, and property rights. Historical data shows political interference prolonged the Great Depression, while market-driven uncertainty—like innovation—typically doesn’t deter capital. The distinction lies in incentives: market actors adapt quickly to risk, but government policies often persist long after proving harmful. Read on »
China’s Copper Bull Goes Big on Gold
Bian Ximing has quietly become China’s largest copper bull, building a position exceeding 90,000 tonnes through his firm Zhongcai Futures. After riding gold’s bull run to $1.5 billion in profits, he’s now betting on copper’s future in clean energy, infrastructure, and geopolitics—defying volatility and pulling ahead of more cautious commodity peers. Read on »
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