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19 Aug 2026, 23:24 UTC · 9w ago
Why Wheaton Precious Metals Zoomed 11% Higher Today
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The Treasury's decision to double long-term bond repurchases provides a short-term catalyst for Wheaton Precious Metals by lowering yields and boosting precious metal demand. However, the gain is fragile as it relies on macroeconomic volatility and remains vulnerable to potential Fed rate hikes.
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The Treasury doubling long-term bond repurchases to $4 billion per operation lowers yields, increasing the appeal of non-yielding assets like precious metals and driving an 11% rise in WPM shares.
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