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The United States: The 30-year bond yield climbed above 5%.
The United Kingdom: The official UK home price index showed annual appreciation exceeding 6% in March.
Emerging Markets: Indonesia’s central bank delivered another rate cut.
Cryptocurrency: BTC/USD surged to a record high and is not yet overbought based on its long-term price deviation.
Commodities: Platinum prices have been surging. The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has raised its forecast for the 2025 supply deficit to 966,000 ounces, marking the third consecutive year of significant shortfalls. This is primarily due to a 13% year-over-year drop in global platinum production in Q1 2025, reaching its lowest level since mid-2020. South Africa, which accounts for over 70% of global supply, continues to face challenges such as power outages and operational disruptions.
Equities: Here is a snapshot of global equity market valuation
Food for Thought: Total transactions by major payment networks by year:
Edited by Abraham Lent
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