30-Year Treasury Yield Tops 4.50%, Raising Red Flags For Markets: 'Bond Vigilantes Are Voting Early,' Says Veteran Investor
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield has surpassed 4.50%, causing concern in global markets. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) have both declined, reflecting investor apprehension over fiscal policies and inflation. The IMF has issued a pessimistic fiscal forecast for the U.S., predicting a budget deficit of 7.6% of GDP in 2024.
October 23, 2024 | 8:40 pm
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is facing declines as the broader market reacts to rising Treasury yields and fiscal policy concerns.
Rising Treasury yields often lead to higher borrowing costs and can negatively impact stock prices, causing SPY to decline.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) has declined by 0.3%, marking its fifth negative week in six, as 30-year Treasury yields rise above 4.50%.
The rise in 30-year Treasury yields directly impacts TLT, which holds long-term bonds. As yields rise, bond prices fall, leading to a decline in TLT's value.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90