Matrixport market insight dated September 8 reports that, following the U.S. Congress approval of a $5 trillion debt ceiling increase, the U.S. has issued roughly $1.2 trillion in new debt—identified as a material contributor to recent upward pressure on gold prices.
The note further underscores growing political influence over the Federal Reserve, with former President Trump promoting preferred nominees; the report presents these governance developments as a factor affecting rate expectations and safe‑haven demand rather than a conclusive policy shift.
Concurrently, flows from crypto market participants into tokenized gold have accelerated, injecting new capital and reinforcing the nexus between gold and Bitcoin, as investors increasingly consider alternative store of value assets amid scrutiny of U.S. fiscal discipline.