Bear Market for Bonds Seen by Gross, Dalio So Near, Yet So Far - Bloomberg
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Bill Gross Says Bond Investors Shouldn't Expect to Earn Money This Year Bill Gross, Ray Dalio and Paul Tudor Jones may have to wait for their bear market. The sell-off in U.S. Treasuries has stalled this month after yields looked set to pass 3 percent for the first time in over four years, while German bunds have rallied to reverse half the year’s rise in yields. That’s partly because of sluggish inflation and increased concerns over a trade war.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Bill Gross says bond investors should not expect much profit this year as the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes and inflation worries keep a bond bear market from fully arriving.
Key Points:
- U.S. Treasury prices have stopped falling for now, even after yields neared 3%, a level not seen in more than four years.
- German government bonds also recovered some losses, cutting about half of this year’s rise in yields.
- Slower inflation has reduced pressure on bond yields and helped support prices.
- Rising trade-war fears and a Fed path already priced in by markets have also limited the sell-off.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
If Fed rate hikes push Treasury yields higher, mortgages, car loans, and business borrowing can get more expensive for households and small firms.
Positive Impact
Slower bond losses can help retirement savers and pension funds avoid sharper market drops.
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Mentioned as a key central bank affecting bond-market expectations, but not the main focus.
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