US Treasury yields surge to highest since July 2025 as concerns mount over fiscal deficits and potential demand collapse, with former Treasury Secretary Paulson warning authorities must prepare concrete crisis measures amid rising inflation and Middle East tensions.
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Key global economic events for April 17 include Eurozone trade balance data, IMF annual meeting, multiple Federal Reserve officials' speeches, Baker Hughes oil rig count, and major U.S. bank earnings announcements including State Street and Truist Financial.
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U.S. Treasury prices fell for a second day as crude oil surged on skepticism over U.S.-Iran peace deal timing, while weekly jobless claims and Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index beat expectations, with 10-year yields rising 3bp to 4.3090% and the yield curve steepening amid bear market conditions.
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Gold prices recovered to flat territory as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement eased Middle East tensions, with June gold futures trading at $4,818.30 per troy ounce, down 0.11%, while analysts suggest potential Fed rate cuts following U.S.-Iran peace prospects could support precious metals markets
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Senate Democrats move to stall Trump’s ‘absurd’ bid to install new Federal Reserve chair https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/16/senate-democrats-trump-new-federal-reserve-chair #FederalReserve #UsNews #Democrats #UsPolitics #UsSenate #UsEconomy #Business #Economics

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Is the Fed's independence in peril? Paul Krugman warns President Trump's push for political rate cuts, based on flawed economic views, sets a dangerous precedent threatening our financial stability. Explore Krugman's crucial analysis here: https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/trump-wants-regime-change-at-the #FederalReserve #MonetaryPolicy #Economy. Krugman provides vital insights.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would fire Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve if he does not leave that post "in time." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/16/trump-threat-powell/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #jeromepowell #us #donaldtrump #federalreserve

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill urges DOJ to end Powell investigation to expedite Warsh confirmation, as Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't leave after new chair's appointment, with Senate Banking Committee hearing scheduled for April 21st.
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