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As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, on the day of interment. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.

This post is a ceremonial declaration by Donald Trump, ordering the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff in respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis. Given its nature, the post does not contain any information that could be interpreted as having a direct impact on economic policy, financial markets, or specifically, the bond market. As such, it is unlikely to influence investor sentiment or lead to significant fluctuations in bond prices. The bond market is more sensitive to changes in monetary policy, interest rates, and economic indicators, which are not addressed in this post. Historically, ceremonial or symbolic actions by a president have minimal effect on financial markets, and this instance is expected to follow that pattern. Therefore, the post is considered to have a neutral impact on the bond market.