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Has America discovered its ‘moron risk premium’?

The US is learning a lesson in market maleficence as post-‘Liberation Day’ shockwaves continue to ripple through global markets. Today’s pain point is US Treasuries, and if they go, nothing’s safe. Not even Games Workshop.


So, is the surge in UST yields and dollar dip the arrival of America’s very own “moron risk premium” — the double discount on bonds and currencies that Britain incurred following Liz Truss’s infamous mini-budget?



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Has America discovered its ‘moron risk premium’?

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US revokes more than 500 foreign student visas

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Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities is leading a $25 million Series B investment in the tech provider TransFICC, following the TransFICC announcement in November that it intends to bid to become the consolidated tape provider.


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Risk, Reward, and Micro Contracts: A Discussion With Derek Sammann at FIA Boca


BOCA RATON, FL—(JLN)—April 11, 2025—In the world of commodities trading, uncertainty is a constant companion. But for Derek Sammann, senior managing director and global head of commodities markets at CME Group, uncertainty is not a challenge—it’s an opportunity. Speaking at the FIA Boca50 conference, Sammann offered insights into the evolving landscape of risk management, the rise of micro contracts, and the global appetite for tools to navigate volatility.


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Breaking a Proud Tradition: DOD’s Potential Severing of Scouting Ties Would Ignore History and Value


Elmhurst, IL – (JLN)- April 10, 2025 – Reports are that Tami Radabaugh, deputy assistant to the secretary of defense for strategic engagement and senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is suggesting the Department of Defense (“DOD”) break its decades-long connection to Scouting. This is deeply concerning. The proposal ignores the profound impact Scouting has had on our military leadership and national defense.


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In Canada’s Financial Markets, Tariffs and Uncertainty Create a Critical Juncture


BOCA RATON, Fla.—(JLN)—April 8, 2025—As trade tensions escalate between the U.S. and Canada, TMX Group is finding opportunity amid the chaos.


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MCX CEO: In India’s Commodity Markets, Gold Comes in All Sizes—Even “Mini” and “Petal”


MCX, India’s leading commodity exchange, is bringing trading to the masses with innovative contract sizes and mobile apps while eyeing electricity futures and welcoming foreign investors.


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