Nikkei 225 falls as US Treasury bond buyback plan boosts gold

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Global financial markets experienced significant volatility on August 19, driven by shifts in US monetary policy and geopolitical instability. The Nikkei 225 index fell by approximately 2.54% to close at 67,460.73, largely due to a sell-off in semiconductor and AI-related stocks, alongside rising Japanese government bond yields.

In the United States, the Treasury Department announced an expansion of its long-term nominal Treasury buyback program, doubling the scale of operations for 10-to-30-year bonds to support liquidity. This intervention led to a decline in US Treasury yields and a significant drop in the US dollar index. Consequently, gold prices surged, breaking through the $4,500 per ounce threshold, with some reports placing it as high as $4,580.

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically regarding the expiration of a US-Iran truce and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, contributed to rising crude oil prices. These factors, combined with inflation concerns, have created a complex environment for both equity and commodity markets.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Nikkei 225 index fell by approximately 2.54% to close at 67,460.73 on August 19. cryptobriefing.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Semiconductor and AI-related stocks led the market sell-off. cryptobriefing.com · gentosha-go.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have driven oil prices higher. www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.finanzen.at
[● 2 SOURCES] Rising bond yields and interest rates are contributing to the decline in stock valuations. www.businesstimes.com.sg · cryptobriefing.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have impacted oil markets. www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.finanzen.at
[● 2 SOURCES] The 10-year Japanese Government Bond yield has approached 30-year highs. cryptobriefing.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gold prices rose significantly due to a weakening US dollar and falling US Treasury yields. kenh14.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Nikkei 225 fell by over 2,100 points in a single session on August 19. www.finanzen.at
[● 2 SOURCES] The US dollar index fell following the Treasury's announcement regarding bond buybacks. www.eeo.com.cn · giavang.net
[● 4 SOURCES] The US Treasury announced an expansion of its long-term nominal Treasury buyback program, increasing the scale of operations for 10-to-30-year bonds. www.eeo.com.cn · giavang.net · cafef.vn · kenh14.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have driven oil prices higher. www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.finanzen.at
[● 4 SOURCES] Gold prices rose significantly, exceeding the $4,500 per ounce mark. www.eeo.com.cn · giavang.net · cafef.vn · kenh14.vn