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forbes.comForeign investors increased their U.S. Treasury holdings by $18 billion in May, reaching $9.37 trillion. The total has grown $549 billion over the past 12 months.
SemaforThe department disbursed more in refunds than it collected in revenue for the second straight month. The June net outflow reached $25.5 billion after the Supreme Court struck down blanket tariffs in February.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions on individuals and groups linked to Iran. The measures follow reported attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States on July 10, 2026, imposed sanctions on Ali Ansari and Iranian exchange houses. The action follows Iran's attacks on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
wallstreetexaminer.comThe Treasury will auction $58 billion of 3-year notes, $39 billion of reopened 10-year notes, and $22 billion of reopened 30-year bonds between July 7 and July 9. All three offerings settle on July 15.
risk.netThe Treasury secretary told CNBC that U.S. economic output could reach a level beginning with 3 this year. The comment came during a discussion of current growth prospects.
upi.comThe U.S. Treasury sanctioned six Cuban entities tied to the armed forces. Cuba's foreign affairs minister rejected the measures as collective punishment.
mondoweiss.netThe U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Lebanese officials and additional individuals for providing support to Hezbollah. The action targets networks accused of facilitating financial and operational assistance to the group.
SemaforThe Treasury Department is defending last year’s exemption of U.S. companies from a global minimum tax ahead of this week’s G7 meeting, after a report said the move allowed firms to avoid $40 billion in taxes.
risk.netTreasury Secretary Bessent said Washington will draw from frozen Iranian accounts to cover damage to Gulf energy and civic infrastructure. The plan follows more than eighty reported strikes since March.
japantimes.co.jpThe Treasury sold $39 billion of 9-year-11-month notes at a high yield of 4.538 percent. Indirect bidders took 78.21 percent of the offering.
azernews.azThe Treasury Department designated 12 entities and six vessels on June 5, 2026. Five entities are based in the Marshall Islands, four in the UAE, and one in China.
CoinDeskThe U.S. Treasury sanctioned Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin and Ramzinex on June 3, 2026, as part of the Economic Fury campaign. Nobitex’s CEO and chairman were also added to the OFAC list.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said authorities grabbed wallets connected to Iran under Operation Economic Fury. The action targets overseas revenue channels and digital-asset infrastructure.
rediff.comTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated there will be no central bank digital currency and called on lawmakers to advance the Clarity Act to attract digital assets to the United States.
BenzingaThe Treasury Department imposed sanctions on the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, the entity that manages Strait of Hormuz traffic. Officials said the authority participates in an Iranian scheme that violates U.S. sanctions and international law.
The United States restored sanctions on U.N. expert Francesca Albanese on May 27 after an appeals court stayed a lower court order. The Treasury Department posted the updated designation on its website.
risk.netThe U.S. Treasury placed UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese back on its sanctions list days after a federal judge ordered her removal. The move follows a court ruling that cited free speech concerns.
Washington ExaminerThe U.S. Treasury sanctioned more than 30 individuals, entities, and vessels tied to Iran’s illicit petroleum sales in February 2026. Additional designations in April and May targeted procurement networks in China, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.
The two-month correlation between U.S. equities and the 10-year Treasury yield fell to -0.70. The 30-day correlation also reached -0.68, the lowest in 27 years.
marketwatch.comYields on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds have climbed to levels last seen during the 2008 financial crisis. Economist Chris Martenson stated that global oil supply has declined by 13 million barrels per day.
financialpost.comU.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent called on European and Middle Eastern partners to tighten sanctions on Iran by targeting financiers and closing bank branches. The Treasury is also reviewing sanctions lists to address evasion tactics.
financialexpress.comThe Treasury Department auctioned 30-year bonds at a high yield of 5.046 percent Wednesday, up from 4.876 percent at the previous sale. The bid-to-cover ratio slipped to 2.30 from 2.39, while indirect bidders increased their share. When-issued trading had pointed to a yield of 5.…
FinCEN warned financial institutions on May 11 about Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps efforts to launder proceeds from illicit oil sales. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions under the "Economic Fury" initiative while President Donald Trump described…
japantimes.co.jpThe Treasury Department sold 10-year notes at a high yield of 4.468%, up from 4.282% at the previous auction. The bid-to-cover ratio slipped to 2.40 from 2.43, while direct bidders took a slightly larger share. When-issued trading had pointed to a yield of 4.464%.
sportsnet.caThe U.S. Treasury sold $50 billion of 52-week bills with a high yield of 3.650 percent. The bid-to-cover ratio reached 3.41 and 4.56 percent of bids were awarded at the high rate. The auction results provide a benchmark for short-term borrowing costs.
thehindu.comThe U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions on May 7, 2026, against Iraq's deputy oil minister and senior figures tied to two Iran-aligned militias. Ali Maarij Al-Bahadly was accused of facilitating the diversion of Iraqi oil for the benefit of the Iranian regime and its pro…
rferl.orgThe U.S. Treasury will auction $58 billion in 3-year notes on May 11, 2026, $42 billion in 10-year notes on May 12 and $25 billion in 30-year bonds on May 13. The sales will raise $41.7 billion in new cash while refunding $83.3 billion in maturing debt.
naturalnews.comThe U.S. Treasury conducted its latest 3-month and 6-month bill auctions, both achieving a high yield of 3.61%. The auctions sold a combined $166 billion amid bid-to-cover ratios indicating solid investor interest. These events occurred recently as of May 4, 2026.
BenzingaThe United Arab Emirates is discussing a currency swap line with the United States to support trade and investment ties. UAE Trade Minister Thani Al Zeyoudi revealed the talks at an Abu Dhabi conference. Experts have urged rejection of the proposal, citing lack of financial distr…
insurancejournal.comThe U.S. Treasury is developing a plan requiring banks to collect and verify customers' citizenship information. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the order is in process. Estimates indicate potential administrative costs of $2.6 billion to $5.6 billion and additional paper…
rferl.orgA Treasury official has left his position following concerns over federal monitoring of payments. The departure involved a clash with the White House on privacy issues related to international transactions from the Minneapolis area. He is likely to move to a post at the OECD.
Fnweirkmnwperojvnu / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)The latest US 5-Year Treasury Note auction reported a high yield rate of 3.955%, down from the previous 3.980%. Japan's unemployment rate for March rose to 2.7%, exceeding estimates, while the job-to-applicant ratio fell slightly to 1.18. These indicators provide insights into cu…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe US Treasury conducted a $69 billion auction of 2-year notes on April 27, 2026, with a high yield of 3.812%. This marked an improvement from last month's auction, which had a higher yield and larger tail. A 7-year notes auction is scheduled later the same day.
Washington MonthlyTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent disclosed discussions between the United States and the United Arab Emirates on a currency swap to address the UAE's liquidity issues. The crisis stems from the ongoing war with Iran, which has disrupted regional economies. Bessent noted similar r…
indiatoday.intoday.inUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States will not renew waivers for purchasing Iranian and Russian oil products at sea. This decision comes amid the US-Israeli war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy markets. Bessent c…
BloombergU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posted on social media about expanding currency swap lines to additional countries. He stated this approach would strengthen dollar dominance. The post was made on Friday, according to reports.
The ongoing war with Iran has led to supply chain disruptions, causing sharp increases in prices for plastics and related products worldwide. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended sanctions relief extensions and highlighted crypto's role in payments, while other officials add…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe chief of the UAE Central Bank proposed a currency swap arrangement to U.S. Treasury representatives during talks in Washington last week. The proposal aimed at enhancing financial cooperation, according to reports. No details on the outcomes of the discussions were provided.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe U.S. Treasury renewed a license allowing temporary sales of Russian oil at sea, reversing an earlier decision not to extend it. The move aims to ease shortages linked to the Iran war. Indian refiners purchased Iranian crude under a separate one-month U.S. waiver, settling dea…