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At $2 million per minute, US Treasuries mint cash like never before
The numbers tell the story. Last year, investors pocketed nearly $900 billion in annual interest from US government debt, double the average over the previous decade
 "At $2 million per minute, US Treasuries mint cash like never before")
Gold price climbs Rs 10 to Rs 72,280, silver rises Rs 100 to Rs 83,500
The price of 22-carat gold also inched up by Rs 10, with the yellow metal selling at Rs 66,260
 "Gold price climbs Rs 10 to Rs 72,280, silver rises Rs 100 to Rs 83,500")
Gold price falls Rs 10 to Rs 72,590, silver falls Rs 100 to Rs 83,400
The price of 22-carat gold also declined by Rs 10, with the yellow metal selling at Rs 66,540
Indian bond yields likely to dip at start of week, focus on Fed decision
The benchmark 10-year Indian yield is likely to trade in a 7.16 per cent-7.21 per cent range, following its previous close at 7.1870 per cent, a trader with a primary dealership said
 "Indian bond yields likely to dip at start of week, focus on Fed decision")
US economic growth in Jan-Mar slows to a 2-year low; inflation surges
The economy grew at a 3.4% rate in the fourth quarter. The first quarter growth's pace was below what U.S. central bank officials regard as the non-inflationary growth rate of 1.8%
 "US economic growth in Jan-Mar slows to a 2-year low; inflation surges")
Gold price dips Rs 10 to Rs 72,260, silver falls Rs 100 to Rs 82,400
The price of 22-carat gold also dipped Rs 10, with the yellow metal selling at Rs 66,240
 "Gold price dips Rs 10 to Rs 72,260, silver falls Rs 100 to Rs 82,400")
Global markets, US yield, Q4 results to set Sensex, Nifty trend on April 26
Stock market preview Friday, April 26: Global cues mixed, but sharp rise in 10-yr US bond yield to 4.73 per cent may weigh on the trading sentiment. Individual stocks to remain in focus on Q4 results.
 "Global markets, US yield, Q4 results to set Sensex, Nifty trend on April 26")
Black swan hedge fund says Fed rate cuts will signal market crash
Spitznagel argues that such a shift would likely take place only when economic conditions deteriorate, creating a challenging environment for markets
 "Black swan hedge fund says Fed rate cuts will signal market crash")
Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge set to back rate-cut patience
Policymakers' preferred inflation gauge - the personal consumption expenditures price index - probably stayed elevated in March, according to data due in the coming week
 "Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge set to back rate-cut patience")
Fed Chair Powell's US rates warning means headache for rest of the world
China doesn't have such inflation worries, but rise in the premium of US 10-year government bond yields over their Chinese equivalents to a record high has sparked concerns over depreciation of yuan
 "Fed Chair Powell's US rates warning means headache for rest of the world")
Fed to cut US rates 'at some point, but no hurry', says Loretta Mester
"At some point, as we get more confidence, we will start to normalize policy back to a less restrictive stance, but we don't have to do that in a hurry," Mester said
 "Fed to cut US rates 'at some point, but no hurry', says Loretta Mester")
Interest rate cuts in India 'off the table' in FY24-25, says Morgan Stanley
The central bank seeks to ensure inflation aligns durably and sustainably to its 4 per cent target
 "Interest rate cuts in India 'off the table' in FY24-25, says Morgan Stanley")
Soft or no landing? US Fed's economic picture becomes complicated
Fed policymakers have taken an increasingly cautious tone when they talk about when and how much they might lower borrowing costs
 "Soft or no landing? US Fed's economic picture becomes complicated")
Biden predicts Fed will cut rates by end of year despite high inflation
Biden in a statement earlier Wednesday acknowledged the administration had more to do to lower prices
 "Biden predicts Fed will cut rates by end of year despite high inflation")
US dollar turns lower after producer prices for March, jobless claims data
A separate report showed the U.S. initial jobless claims were 211,000 for the week ended April 6, compared with a forecast for 215,000 claims
 "US dollar turns lower after producer prices for March, jobless claims data")
Gold hits all-time high, soars past Rs 71,000: Should you still invest?
Geopolitical conflicts are contributing to market instability, prompting investors to flock to assets perceived as safe, such as gold.
US Fed blocks tough global climate-risk rules for Wall Street Banks
European central bankers have been advocating for the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision to agree on requiring lenders to disclose their strategies for meeting green commitments
 "US Fed blocks tough global climate-risk rules for Wall Street Banks")
Gold price climbs Rs 10 to Rs 69,390, silver rises Rs 100 to Rs 78,700
The price of 22-carat gold declined Rs 10 with the yellow metal selling at Rs 63,610
 "Gold price climbs Rs 10 to Rs 69,390, silver rises Rs 100 to Rs 78,700")
Markets scale new peaks in FY25 kickoff; Sensex ends 363 points higher
Optimism soars as slowing US inflation sparks Fed rate cut hopes this financial year
 "Markets scale new peaks in FY25 kickoff; Sensex ends 363 points higher")
Fed doesn't need to be in a hurry to cut rates, reiterates Jerome Powell
Investors are now betting the US central bank will make that first cut in June
 "Fed doesn't need to be in a hurry to cut rates, reiterates Jerome Powell")
