- WeekendInvesting
- Posts
- Lost Control: Treasury Interventions Fail as Gold Signals Volatility
Lost Control: Treasury Interventions Fail as Gold Signals Volatility
Good, Bad & Ugly Weekly Review : 21 August 2026

Hello, Investor !
Markets Overview
While geopolitical conflict on the war front has receded from the primary focus, the relentless attempt by the United States to cool off its bond yields has taken center stage. Treasury Secretary Besant initially intervened in the Japanese Yen to discourage Japanese investors from selling U.S. treasuries, followed by purchases of long-dated bonds to suppress yields.

Latest Daily Byte
Significant developments are unfolding in the gold market as gold has officially crossed its 200-day moving average (DMA), signaling a return to its long-term bullish rally. A proprietary long-term chart developed back in January projects a potential path toward approximately $8,000 USD per ounce for gold by the year 2028.
Global Market Insights
We're excited to share insights and outlook on global markets. Subscribe to The Big Stories newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments.
You May Also Like
Rebalance Update for the week

Please write to [email protected] if you have any questions.




Reply