Why Long-Term Treasury Yields Are Rising

Heresy Financial • 8 days ago

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What This Video Is About

The video discusses the current state of the US long-term Treasuries market, where yields are increasing rapidly due to a lack of buyers.

Major Ideas Discussed

  • The head of Goldman Sachs' trading desk states that the US long-term Treasuries market is 'totally bidless', indicating no buyers are present.
  • Yields for 30-year, 20-year, and 10-year Treasuries are skyrocketing.
  • Scott Bessent, a financial expert, recently admitted that he cannot control the bond market, despite previously expressing confidence in his abilities.
  • Bessent noted that 'the house doesn't win every hand' and that success is based on playing percentages over time.

What to Watch Next

Investors are advised to monitor the bond market and consider stress testing their portfolios to identify vulnerabilities. A free Portfolio Stress Test tool is available to help investors assess and improve their portfolios.