... this year. This strong price growth in April can be attributed to several factors, including a weakening U.S. dollar and rising gold prices amid expectations of a dovish monetary policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve. Investors are anticipating a scenario ... ... depreciation of the U.S. dollar enhances the appeal of alternative savings methods, including Bitcoin. A weaker dollar makes investing in Bitcoin more attractive for global investors, while low rates stimulate the search for yield beyond traditional instruments....

... about 80% in highly liquid assets (predominantly US Treasury securities—T-bills), a portion in cash and deposits, a share in secured loans, and minor investments in other assets (e.g., Tether acknowledged holding a small percentage of reserves in gold and Bitcoin as additional diversification, along with investing part of profits). The shift toward a focus on Treasury bonds occurred after 2021 when, under regulatory and market pressure, the company moved away from risky instruments (like commercial paper of dubious quality) in favor of the most reliable ...

... adopt a more conservative strategy – reducing their holdings in risky assets and seeking a "safe haven" in bonds or gold. Such geomagnetic storms, while rare, are perceived as a “black swan” for the economy: investors begin to suspect that ... ... (along with the upcoming peak of the 11-year solar cycle) poses long-term risks to the global economy. Experts predict that investments in infrastructure resilience and geomagnetic risk insurance will become one of the crucial topics in the coming years....

... unacceptable retaliatory strike in the event of an attack. However, with the intensification of geopolitical competition, Beijing is investing in expanding and modernizing its forces. Today, China possesses a nuclear triad: A powerful arsenal of ground-based ... ... Uncertainty: Increasing nuclear tensions (for instance, around Iran or on the Korean Peninsula) can lead to price spikes in oil, gold, and other safe-haven assets. Markets typically price the likelihood of extreme events as very low, but the estimated 17% ...