Roller-coaster week for global bonds continues as ‘Trump put’ sparks reversals
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Traders work in the S&P 500 Index (SPX) options pit at the Cboe Global Markets exchange in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
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U.S. Treasury yields experienced a significant decrease on Thursday, bouncing back from a recent sell-off that defied the usual trend of bonds gaining momentum as investors shifted from equities to safer assets.
By midday in London (9:42 a.m. ET), the yield for the 2-year Treasury dropped by 14 basis points, while the 30-year and 10-year yields also saw declines of 4 and 10 basis points respectively.
The bond market movements have been a cause of concern for political leaders, with President Trump closely monitoring the situation. The recent tariff pause announcement aimed at addressing economic uncertainties and potential inflationary pressures.
Market experts speculate that China’s actions in selling U.S. assets may have influenced the bond market fluctuations, adding to the overall volatility.
European turnaround
The U.K. faced challenges with its fiscal outlook, especially as bond yields surged earlier in the week. However, the recent tariff pause has helped stabilize the market sentiment and ease concerns.
Market analysts are closely monitoring the impact of trade deals and policy decisions on bond markets, as uncertainties remain.
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