The Bond Sell-Off Is Rattling the Stock Market. Here's What History Says Investors Should Do.
Don't let short-term events impact long-term plans.
Overview
The bond market is sending another warning to stock investors. Long-term Treasury yields have surged, with the 30-year yield recently touching its highest level since 2007. The 10-year Treasury yield is also pushing toward its own multi-year high.
Stocks and bonds have responded with some volatility. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a government intervention that resulted in it buying back bonds on the long end of the curve. But that proved to have little impact on the direction of rates.
Details
That creates a potential problem for investors. If rising yields continue pressuring both stocks and bonds, is it time to reduce some exposure now?
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