India’s US Treasury holdings dropped to $181 billion in April. This reduction reflects a strategic shift in foreign asset diversification by the Reserve Bank of India. The central bank significantly increased its gold reserves to 881 metric tonnes. Gold offers a stable reserve asset, unaffected by geopolitical stresses. This move aligns with a global trend of central banks accumulating precious metals.
How Bessent, America’s bond salesman, cornered Japan on big spending
In a significant dialogue, US Treasury Secretary Bessent encouraged Japan to implement reforms in its fiscal and monetary policies. Aiming to stabilize the yen and