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The 30-year US Treasury bond yield has remained elevated for an extended period, marking its worst stretch since 2006.

Gold prices declined over two days as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran escalated, increasing concerns that higher energy costs could fuel inflation and prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

The US and Japan executed a coordinated, unprecedented currency intervention last week to halt the Japanese yen's slide, with the US Treasury selling euros instead of dollars.

Gold prices are edging lower as traders await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision later today, with market participants assessing the prospects of a rate hike.

Bitcoin surged over 4% past $61,000, reaching a weekly high, driven by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's comments indicating eased inflation risks, which overshadowed a significant 7.9% drop in South Korea's Kospi index.

The US labor market showed unexpected weakness in February with a 92,000 drop in nonfarm payrolls and a rise in unemployment rate, casting doubt on the market's stabilization.

US Treasury bonds are experiencing their worst week since April due to rising oil prices and inflation concerns, despite a weak US jobs report that could support interest-rate cuts.

The Dow Jones index experienced a decline due to a weak jobs report and rising oil prices, which are affecting gas prices, airlines, and the bond market, creating concerns for the Federal Reserve.

The US Federal Reserve has granted a limited-use master account to Kraken, a significant development that signals a shift in the Fed's stance on cryptocurrencies, potentially paving the way for greater adoption and mainstream recognition.

The February jobs report showed a surprise decline in payrolls, leading to losses in S&P 500 futures, putting pressure on the Federal Reserve.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller believes a war with Iran would have a limited impact on inflation, viewing the potential oil price shock as a one-off event rather than a sustained period of inflation like the 1970s.