Group 1 - Recent adjustments in the sovereign debt markets of Europe and Japan have led to a global financial market risk-off sentiment, driven by political instability and rising expectations for fiscal easing [2][3][33] - The rise in long-term bond yields is primarily attributed to the rebound in inflation and the increase in medium- to long-term inflation expectations, with core CPI in major Western economies returning to the "3 era" [2][3][42] - The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) are marginally tightening their monetary policies, contributing to the rise in bond yields, while the Federal Reserve is still in a rate-cutting phase [3][53] Group 2 - The U.S. monetary market is undergoing a "stress test" due to the Federal Reserve's balance sheet reduction, the rebuilding of the Treasury General Account (TGA), and seasonal tax payments, raising concerns about a potential repeat of the 2019 repo crisis [4][58][61] - The liquidity environment in the U.S. monetary market is somewhat similar to that of September 2019, but the risk of a repeat crisis is considered manageable due to the gradual nature of the Fed's balance sheet reduction and the overall liquidity remaining ample [4][65][69] Group 3 - The risk of a "Treasury tantrum" in the U.S. is currently deemed controllable, with several factors supporting stability in the bond market, including the passage of the "Big and Beautiful Act" and improved fiscal conditions [4][78][79] - Long-term U.S. Treasury yields are expected to trend upward, driven by rising term premiums and a return to a "fiscal dominance" paradigm, with the frequency of simultaneous declines in stocks, bonds, and currencies likely to increase [5][83][84]

Group 1: Sovereign Debt Market Adjustments - Recent adjustments in European and Japanese sovereign debt markets have led to a global risk-off sentiment, with UK 10-year bond yields rising to 4.85% and 30-year yields reaching 5.89%, the highest since 1998[14][22] - Political instability and expectations of fiscal easing in Europe and Japan are primary drivers of rising bond yields, with UK CPI inflation at 3.7% and Japan's core-core CPI at 3.4%[3][37] - The European Central Bank (ECB) and Bank of Japan (BOJ) are shifting towards tighter monetary policies, contributing to the upward pressure on long-term bond yields[4][41] Group 2: US Monetary Market Pressure Test - The US monetary market is undergoing a "stress test" due to the Federal Reserve's balance sheet reduction, TGA account rebuilding, and seasonal corporate tax payments, reminiscent of the 2019 repo crisis[5][45] - In September 2019, secured overnight financing rates (SOFR) spiked to 5.25%, highlighting liquidity shortages, with a similar environment emerging now but with manageable risks[49][50] - Current liquidity remains ample, and the Fed has tools to manage potential pressures, indicating that while risks exist, they are not imminent[56][61] Group 3: Reassessment of US Treasury Risks - The risk of a repeat of the "Treasury tantrum" is considered controllable, with factors such as a larger TGA funding gap and increased long-term debt issuance influencing market stability[6][63] - The US economy is projected to grow at around 5% in Q3 2023, but inflationary pressures remain, with Brent crude oil prices fluctuating around $90 per barrel[6][63] - The long-term outlook for US Treasury yields suggests an upward trend driven by fiscal dominance and rising term premiums, with market expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2026 being overly optimistic[66][68]