Trump Criticizes Interest Rates as 'Ridiculous', Markets React
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized current interest rates as "artificial" and "ridiculous," despite his assertion that the economy remains strong under these conditions. His comments come amid Treasury Department efforts to stabilize bond markets by increasing government debt buybacks, particularly in longer-duration segments where yields have reached multi-decade highs. Trump also escalated economic pressure on Iran through a proposed campaign of financial isolation and sanctions evasion penalties for countries aiding Tehran. Meanwhile, his support for the "Clarity Act" has boosted cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as investors anticipate regulatory clarity that could benefit the sector. In other market news, tech stocks rebounded with SK Hynix surging due to an announced stock buyback plan, while Moderna and Merck shares rose sharply following promising results from a cancer vaccine trial.
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