⚠️ The yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds reaches a significant psychological threshold, hitting 5% for the first time since 2023.
⚠️🇪🇺 Traders have fully priced in three more ECB rate hikes, each by 0.25%, by the end of 2027, according to Bloomberg.
⚠️ Traders have fully priced in five interest rate hikes by the Bank of England, each by 0.25%, by the end of 2027, according to Bloomberg.
🇷🇺 According to the Central Bank, the average maximum rate on deposits at the top 10 banks in Russia has risen to 12.95%.
💥🛢🇷🇺 Several refineries have launched additional facilities, increasing the production volumes of petroleum products. Russian producers have boosted the output of petroleum goods, according to the Russian government.
💥 In a significant market move, CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (CRWD) surged by 12%, reaching an all-time high.
⚠️ Traders have nearly fully priced in a 1% increase in the Federal Reserve rate over the next 12 months, reports Bloomberg.
⚠️ Analysts believe investor concerns are heightened by the delisting of PIK shares, leading to a 10% decline in SMLT, according to monitoring.
🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump claims that the ongoing boom in artificial intelligence and data centers stems solely from the United States significantly outpacing other countries. He urges not to "kill the goose that lays the golden eggs." Trump acknowledged fearing China in the AI sector, rather than a threat to humanity's existence.
🔎🛢 Former President Trump posted twice on Truth Social within 30 minutes, impacting the oil and fuel markets in the U.S. The first post mentioned that Ukraine and Russia agreed not to attack each other's energy facilities. The second indicated Iran's eagerness to strike a deal, with the U.S. being ready. To complete the picture, comments from Barak Ravid at AXIOS were anticipated.
🔥 Iran is not seeking a deal with the United States, according to Tasnim News. The agency has refuted claims made by former President Trump on Truth Social, asserting that Iran has repeatedly stated it does not aim for negotiations with the "terrorist" U.S. government.
Saudi Arabia's available oil reserves are rapidly diminishing due to a blockade by Yemeni Houthis in the Red Sea, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, damage to refineries and the critical East-West pipeline, as well as continued attacks on Saudi Aramco's infrastructure, according to analysts.
Speculators have established a net long position on the Japanese yen for the first time since February, according to a report by Reuters.