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Apr 2021
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Yields plunge, defy logic, after blowout...

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Send us Fan Mail US economy firing on all cylinders as data keeps getting better. But Treasury yields in surprise fall; dollar off lows as gold jumps to 7-week high. Wall Street hits another record on upbeat earnings. Risk Warning: 78.28% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford ... Show More
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