TradFi Rise Alert: USDHUF (US Dollar vs Hungarian Forint) Rises Over 1%

French Finance Minister: Euro-Based Stablecoins Vital to European Financial Sovereignty

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure has called on European banks to aggressively develop euro-based stablecoins and tokenized deposits to challenge the overwhelming dominance of the U.S. dollar in digital payments. Key Takeaways: Roland Lescure urged EU banks to launch euro stablecoins

UBS Expects Fed to Cut Rates 50 Basis Points by Year-End; 10-Year Treasury Yield Forecast at 3.75%

UBS analysts predict the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 50 basis points by 2026, despite rising energy prices. Fed Chairman Powell suggests limited tightening is needed, focusing on core inflation evidence before cuts. The forecast for Treasury yields indicates potential downward movement.

Fed Likely to Hold Rates in April at 99.5% Probability, CME Data Shows

The Federal Reserve is highly likely to keep interest rates steady in April, with a 99.5% probability. Looking ahead to June, there's a 94.1% chance of maintaining rates, a 0.5% chance of an increase, and a 5.4% chance of a cut.

Fed Governor Waller Backs Holding Rates for Rest of 2026 If Inflation Remains Elevated

Fed Governor Christopher Waller expressed his readiness to maintain interest rates steady until 2026 if inflation remains a significant concern, despite a stagnant labor market. He warned about prolonged inflation and potential job losses amid ongoing Fed leadership discussions.

TradFi Fall Alert: USDKRW (US Dollar vs South Korean won) Falls Over 1%

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDKRW (US Dollar vs South Korean won) has dropped by 1% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

U.S. 5-Year Treasury Yields Drop 10 Basis Points

Gate News message, April 17 — U.S. 5-year Treasury yields (benchmark measure of medium-term U.S. government borrowing rates) fell 10 basis points intraday.