2-year treasury yield hits lowest level since October amid recession fears
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The 2-year Treasury yield dropped to its lowest level since October, reflecting growing investor anxiety about potential economic downturn. Market participants are closely monitoring economic indicators and potential Federal Reserve actions amid increasing recession fears.
March 18, 2025 | 11:30 am
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The iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF may benefit from falling yields as investors seek safer investment options during economic uncertainty.
Declining Treasury yields typically indicate increased demand for safe-haven assets, which could boost Treasury bond ETFs like IEF. Lower yields suggest market expectations of potential economic slowdown or Fed policy changes.
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