Group 1 - US Treasury prices continue to rise, with mid-term yields dropping to their lowest point in a year due to concerns over regional bank failures and ongoing trade tensions, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets [1][2] - The 5-year US Treasury yield decreased by 4 basis points to 3.51%, the lowest level since early October 2024, while the 2-year yield fell to levels not seen since 2022, and the benchmark 10-year yield dropped below 4% [1][2] - Spot gold prices reached a historical high of $4,380, reflecting heightened demand for gold as a safe-haven asset during periods of political and economic turmoil [1] Group 2 - Concerns over problematic loans disclosed by two regional US banks have intensified fears of a broader crisis, leading to a surge in demand for US Treasuries as part of a global risk-off trend [2] - The US fiscal deficit and trade tensions have further weakened risk sentiment, with the 10-year Australian Treasury yield falling to 4.09%, the lowest since early April, and Japanese Treasury yields also declining [2] - Recent comments from Federal Reserve officials have supported the bond market, reinforcing expectations for more accommodative policies, with indications of potential rate cuts of 25 basis points [2]
避险潮再起 美债收益率跌幅全线扩大
Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-10-17 07:20