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Why an announcement from the Treasury sparked a rally in gold and bitcoin this week

Cryptocurrencies and precious metals shot higher, while the U.S. dollar weakened, after the Treasury Department said it planned to double its bond buybacks.

Why an announcement from the Treasury sparked a rally in gold and bitcoin this week

Published August 22, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Cryptocurrencies and precious metals shot higher, while the U.S. dollar weakened, after the Treasury Department said it planned to double its bond buybacks.

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Originally published at www.marketwatch.com.

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