Dollar Basis Hints at Weakening Appetite for Treasuries

[ad_1] (Bloomberg) -- The premium the dollar commands in currency derivatives is nearly gone, an indication that foreign demand for US debt is weakening. The dollar’s weighted-average three-month basis against five major peers, which reflects…

Viktor Orban’s playbook is admired abroad but weakening…

[ad_1] Nick ThorpeBBC Budapest CorrespondentBBCHungarians have a popular saying: "Visszanyal a fagyi". Translation: "The ice-cream licks back." In other words, watch out, because what you enjoy devouring, might enjoy devouring you.Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban…

Gold prices hit two-month high amid weakening dollar

[ad_1] Gold prices surged to over a two-month high on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar weakened, while the yellow metal was also supported as investors flocked towards it amid uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump's trade policies.…