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Treasuries See Mixed Signals: Short-Term Gains Amidst Warnings of Protracted Selloff
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Why It Matters
A sustained selloff in the US Treasuries market could lead to higher borrowing costs for the government and corporations, impact mortgage rates, and potentially destabilize financial markets, making these expert warnings critical for economic outlooks.
Key Intelligence
- ■US Treasuries gained due to safe-haven demand as trading resumed after the holiday.
- ■Despite recent gains, market strategist Bassman warns of a 'nightmare scenario' that could amplify a US bond selloff.
- ■Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, stated that the slump in the Treasuries market has 'a long way to go,' indicating further declines.
- ■These warnings suggest that any short-term gains might be temporary, with underlying pressures pointing to continued weakness in the bond market.
Source Coverage
Google News - AI & Bloomberg
10/13/2026Treasuries Gain on Haven Demand as Trading Resumes After Holiday - Bloomberg.com
Google News - AI & Bloomberg
10/13/2026Bassman Warns of ‘Nightmare Scenario’ Amplifying US Bond Selloff - Bloomberg.com
Google News - AI & Bloomberg
10/13/2026