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By Evie Vavasseur
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Treasury Department Confirms the Drop. On April 10, the US Treasury Department released foreign holdings data that confirmed everyone's…
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Gold Market Feels the Heat. Gold prices jumped to $2,050 per ounce by April 11 - a six-month high.
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China just dumped a massive chunk of its US Treasury bonds, hitting the lowest levels since 2009.
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The People's Bank of China has been quietly selling off Treasury bonds while loading up on gold instead.
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Beijing started this gold-buying spree back in early 2026. Goldman Sachs analysts tracked China's gold reserves growing over 10% in just the first quarter.
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The timing isn't random either. China's been pushing this diversification strategy for months, trying to shield itself from potential US economic policy changes.
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But here's the thing - nobody knows exactly how much more China plans to sell. The lack of transparency is making traders jumpy.
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen addressed the situation on April 12, saying the government is "closely monitoring" China's moves.
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Gold prices jumped to $2,050 per ounce by April 11 - a six-month high. The Shanghai Gold Exchange reported trading volumes spiking this month, with institutional investors…
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink weighed in during a New York financial conference on April 12. He said China's actions could force a "reevaluation of investment portfolios worldwide.
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The crypto market is watching too. Changes in fiat currency dynamics often spill over into digital assets, and Bitcoin traders are already positioning for potential volatility.
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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde spoke up on April 10, warning that these reserve strategy shifts could mess with eurozone stability.
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Fed Chairman Jerome Powell told the Senate Banking Committee on April 12 that the Fed is ready to respond if China's moves cause significant market disruptions.
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The International Monetary Fund jumped into the conversation too. IMF spokesperson Gerry Rice said on April 11 that when major economies change their reserve compositions, it can…
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Market participants are basically sitting on their hands, waiting for Beijing's next move. Will China keep selling Treasuries? How much gold will they buy?
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