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April 10, 2025

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Trump's 90-Day Tariff Pause

President Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause for most nations, lowering rates to 10% for many, down from 20% for the EU, 24% for Japan, and 25% for South Korea.

Canada and Mexico remain excluded due to separate 25% tariffs tied to fentanyl concerns. At the same time, Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%, up from 104%.

The S&P 500 jumped 9.5% after the announcement, following sharp market losses. Over 75 countries requested talks, which Trump cited as a factor in the pause.

Sources: APNews, WallStreetJournal, Reuters, Bloomberg, NYTimes.

Strong Demand for US Treasury's 10-Year Note

The US Treasury raised $39 billion through a 10-year note auction with strong demand. The high yield was 4.435%, below forecast, and the bid-to-cover ratio hit 2.67, the highest since December 2024.

Indirect bidders, including foreign buyers, made up 87.9% of bids—a record. The auction followed market turbulence driven by tariff hikes, including a 104% rate on Chinese goods.

A prior $58 billion auction of 3-year notes was poorly received. The Treasury will next auction $22 billion in 30-year bonds amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

Sources: Reuters, MarketWatch, NYTimes, Barrons.

House Republicans Stall Budget Vote

House Republicans delayed a vote on President Trump’s budget and tax cut plan due to internal GOP disagreements.

The proposal includes $7 trillion in tax cuts and $175 billion for border security but lacks enough spending cuts for some conservatives. Speaker Mike Johnson held a procedural vote passing 216–215 but couldn’t secure full support.

The national debt stands at $36 trillion, and GOP holdouts demand deeper cuts. Trump urged unity, warning of a “22% tax hike” if the plan fails.

Democrats oppose the bill, citing cuts to social programs like Medicaid affecting all congressional districts.

Sources: Bloomberg, NYTimes, USAToday, BusinessStandard, NewsWeek.

OpenAI vs. Elon Musk

OpenAI filed a countersuit against Elon Musk accusing him of harassment and seeking a court injunction to block his actions.

Musk, a co-founder who left before OpenAI’s success, now runs rival firm xAI. The dispute centers on OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model, key to securing $40 billion in funding by year-end.

OpenAI claims Musk launched social media attacks and made a failed $97.4 billion takeover bid. A jury trial is set for spring 2026. Musk previously sued OpenAI in August 2024, alleging it abandoned its original mission.

Sources: Reuters, AXIOS, TheVerge, TechCrunch, Investing.

Fluorosensor Detects RNA in Real Time

Researchers developed a new fluorosensor that detects enteroviral RNA with high sensitivity. The sensor uses carbon dots (CDs) functionalized with a single-stranded probe and ethidium bromide (EB).

It outperforms traditional sensors by providing real-time detection of RNA release from viral capsids. The functionalized sensor shows better selectivity and charge transfer due to covalent bonding.

The team plans to replace EB with a safer dye. This sensor offers a powerful tool for early viral detection and improved diagnostics.

Sources: SciTechDaily, Phys.

Protein’s Dual Role in Parkinson’s and Melanoma

Researchers found that alpha-synuclein, a small protein, plays a key role in both Parkinson’s disease and melanoma.

In neurons, it helps repair DNA but becomes toxic in excess, forming Lewy bodies that cause cell death. In melanoma cells, alpha-synuclein remains in the nucleus and promotes cancer growth by repairing DNA damage.

Targeting alpha-synuclein or boosting repair proteins like 53BP1 could treat both diseases.

Sources: SciTechDaily, MedicalXpress.

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