From Morningstar: 2025-04-09 13:07:00

US government bond prices fell as trade war concerns drove up yields, despite the global recession risk. Morningstar suggests a 40%-50% chance of a US recession. Rising yields could worsen economic challenges. 10-Year Treasury yield rose to 4.46%, 30-year yield to 4.90%. Treasuries and equities under pressure, dollar facing risk. Hedge funds contribute to Treasury selloff by unwinding leveraged bets. German Bund yields steady, while UK and Japanese bond yields rise. Italian bond yields spike, confidence in US Treasuries wanes. Possible causes include breaking basis trades and foreign sales. Dollar weakness pushes EUR-USD pair above $1.10, euro gains appeal as safe haven. German bunds seen as alternative to US Treasuries. 1. The stock market saw a significant drop today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by 500 points. This comes amid concerns over rising inflation rates and potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

2. A new study has found that 75% of Americans are not saving enough for retirement, with the average retirement savings at just $120,000. Experts warn that this could lead to a retirement crisis in the near future.

3. The United Nations has issued a report stating that global temperatures are on track to rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius within the next 20 years. This could have devastating effects on the environment and lead to more frequent natural disasters.

4. The latest COVID-19 variant, Omicron, has been detected in multiple countries around the world, sparking fears of a new wave of infections. Health officials are urging people to get vaccinated and follow safety protocols to prevent the spread of the virus.

5. The upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing are facing controversy over human rights abuses in China. Several countries have announced diplomatic boycotts of the games, citing concerns over China’s treatment of minority groups and political dissidents.



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