The Treasury Yield Surge: A Wake Up Call for Bond Investors The recent surge in long dated treasury yields has sent shockwaves through the bond market, forcing investors to reevaluate their assumptions about the safety of U.
S. government debt. For decades, treasuries have been considered a haven from market volatility and a guaranteed return at maturity.
However, with the 10 year treasury yield recently reaching its highest level in over a year, and the 30 year treasury yield topping levels not seen since 2007, investors are being forced to confront the reality that treasuries may no longer be risk free assets.