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Central Banks Selling US Bonds

Barron's: Foreign Central Banks Are Loading Up on T-Bills, Selling U.S. Bonds

In February, foreign central banks unloaded a net $19.6 billion in longer-term U.S. bonds and notes. They sold $24.1 billion in January and $42.3 billion in December. A little over a billion was sold in November.

Gold is The Best Place To be

Bloomberg News: Gold 'Best Place to Be' as Tariff Turmoil Sparks Climb to Record

"Gold is the best place to be in the market now. The unprecedented trade tension has deepened the distrust of US dollar, intensifying the demand for other safety assets."

Goldman Sachs Puts Gold Above $4000

Bloomberg News: Goldman Puts $4,000 Gold on the Agenda as Hunt for Havens Grows

"Gold's investor base has broadened since the financial shock of 2008. Persistent uncertainty boosts the need to diversify portfolios, benefiting gold."

60% of CEO's Expect Recession

CNBC: More Than 60% of CEOs Expect a Recession in the Next 6 Months as Tariff Turmoil Grows, Survey Says

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Friday that he expects earnings estimates for S&P 500 firms to fall. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned that the U.S. economy may have already weakened to the point of growth coming in negative.

Crisis Of Confidence in Dollar

Investopedia: Experts Warn Weakening Dollar Signals 'Crisis of Confidence' in Backbone of Global Markets

China has reduced its Treasury holdings by about 25% since the end of 2021, "possibly anticipating what lies ahead." China has also been a major advocate for global de-dollarization.

Dollar's Role as Global Currency Uncertain

Market Watch: The U.S. Dollar's Role as the De Facto Global Reserve Currency is Looking Increasingly Uncertain

The policy shake-up not only threatens the dollar's status as a safe haven during times of market stress, it also could erode the dollar's status as the de facto global currency.

Citi Raises Gold Price to $3500 in 3 Months

Reuters: Citi Raises Gold Price Target for Next 3 Months to $3,500 Per Ounce

"We think gold is likely to be in an extremely rare physical deficit at present, meaning prices need to rise in order to get stockholders to sell to clear the market,!"

UBS: Buy Silver

Investing.com - Buy Silver at Current Levels: UBS

The bank views the current price levels as attractive for adding silver exposure, forecasting higher prices ahead due to lower opportunity costs and a potentially weaker U.S. dollar over time.

China Buys Gold for Fifth Straight Month

Bloomberg News: China's Central Bank Buys Gold for Fifth Month as Prices Rally

Bullion prices reached a new record above $3,100 per ounce last month, ending the first quarter with a 19% gain.

Stagflation is The Most Optimistic Outcome

Business Insider: Stagflation is America's Most 'Optimistic Scenario' at This Point, Former Fed President Says

"All told, stagflation is the optimistic scenario. More likely, the US will end up in a full-blown recession accompanied by higher inflation," Dudley estimates.

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