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Treasury unveils $1 gold coin with Trump's image on front
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Wednesday that the U.S. Mint will begin striking a new $1 gold coin featuring President Donald Trump to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Bessent said in an X post that the coin will honor "the enduring legacy of liberty" and serve as a "lasting symbol of patriotism." Read on »
Bessent says Fort Knox gold intact amid debt debate
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the nation’s gold reserves remain fully accounted for at Fort Knox, reigniting debate over whether Washington should revalue its bullion holdings as mounting debt strains federal finances. Read on »
Warsh Announces His Federal Reserve Task Forces
On July 9, new Fed chair Warsh named fifteen people to sit on five task forces looking at how the Fed talks to the public, how it manages its huge pile of bonds, how it uses data, how it thinks about jobs and productivity, and (most important in my view) how it defines inflation. Read on »
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