TSMC (TSM.US): We are assessing the impact of the earthquake and will maintain close communication with affected customers. Construction work at the JASM plant has resumed today after further inspection.

Spot gold just broke through the $4,050.00/ounce mark, now quoted at $4,049.78/ounce, up 0.53% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract is currently at $4,049.50/ounce, up 0.27% on the day.

Spot platinum just broke through the $1,610.00/ounce mark and is now quoted at $1,609.66/ounce, up 0.32% on the day; the main Nymex platinum futures contract is currently quoted at $1,621.2/ounce, down 0.13% on the day.

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,060.00/oz mark, now quoted at $4,059.42/oz, up 0.77% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract is now quoted at $4,058.70/oz, up 0.50% on the day.

U.S. long-term Treasury yields rose further after the Federal Reserve meeting: the 10-year Treasury yield recently increased by 5.7 basis points to 4.661%; the 20-year Treasury yield was up 9.05 basis points to 5.205%; and the 30-year Treasury yield increased by 9.84 basis points to 5.193%, previously reaching 5.213%, the highest level since July 2007.