US EditionUS Treasuries sell-off deepens as ‘safe haven’ status challenged
- There has been a significant sell-off in US government bonds following President Donald Trump's tariff announcements, causing concerns about the US's financial stability.
- On April 9, yields on 10-year Treasuries rose to 4.35%, while short-term two-year bond yields surged nearly 0.2 percentage points to 3.9%.
- Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, attributed the bond market sell-off to leveraged investors struggling to cover losses.
- Experts, including Lawrence Summers, warned of a potential financial crisis tied to US government tariff policy, suggesting that the US is being viewed unfavorably by global markets.
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