US Treasuries are losing their safe haven status

by Robin Brooks

"I often hear: US Treasuries are desirable because they're a good risk hedge. No! Think back to March 2020. S&P 500 (orange) was tanking & 10-year yield (white) spiked. It's only thanks to massive Fed QE that yields went back down. US Treasuries are losing their safe haven status."

#Unites States

I often hear: US Treasuries are desirable because they're a good risk hedge. No! Think back to March 2020. S&P 500 (orange) was tanking & 10-year yield (white) spiked. It's only thanks to massive Fed QE that yields went back down. US Treasuries are losing their safe haven status. pic.twitter.com/cGD6dsOi4j

— Robin Brooks (@RobinBrooksIIF) November 7, 2021

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