Episode Details
Back to Episodes
Can Markets Handle 5% Treasury Yields?
Published 1 month ago
Description
US Treasury yields have crossed the psychologically important 5% level as markets brace for another Federal Reserve rate hike, while persistent inflation, heavy government borrowing and US$100-plus oil add to the pressure. Yet US equities have remained surprisingly resilient despite the increasingly difficult backdrop. Can corporate earnings continue supporting stocks as borrowing costs climb, and are investors prepared for a broader period of synchronised monetary tightening around the world?
Image Credit: Shutterstock
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.