'Red' Diesel to Hit U.S. Highways

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing diesel normally reserved for off-road use to hit U.S. public roads and highways.

'Red' Diesel to Hit U.S. Highways

TL;DR

  • President Trump signed an executive order to expand the use of 'red diesel' on U.S. public roads.
  • Trump attributed high fuel prices to Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries.
  • European bond markets are experiencing contagion concerns, with warnings about interest rates.
  • Calls are being made for the European Central Bank to pause its quantitative tightening program.
  • U.S. Treasury yields are at multi-year highs, with the 10-year yield at its highest since 2002.
  • The Nasdaq reached a new record high, driven by Nvidia, Tesla, and SpaceX.
  • Russian gold imports to Hong Kong have reached record levels, rerouted due to Western sanctions.