In a chaotic end to the week, global stocks have plummeted while the dollar plunges to a decade low against the Swiss franc amid escalating tariff tensions between the U.S. and China. Safe havens like gold soar, signaling investor anxiety.
The recent selloff in Treasuries, triggered by tariffs, has raised concerns about the stability of the U.S. bond market. Hedge funds are unwinding leveraged trades, leading to wider bid-ask spreads and potential long-term damage to U.S. assets.
The US bond market faces unprecedented turmoil as Trump's tariff war with China escalates, sending yields to their highest levels in months. Investors panic as the stability of US Treasuries is questioned.
As the trade war intensifies with new tariffs, investors flee to safe havens like the yen and Swiss franc. With markets in turmoil and recession fears growing, what does this mean for your investments?
US Treasuries saw significant gains after the Federal Reserve reassured markets about the potential for lower interest rates, pushing 10-year note yields down to 4.2%. Traders are betting on continued rate reductions.
