CHART OF THE DAY: US Treasurys are on track for their longest stretch of losses since 1787

US Treasury bonds are on track for their longest stretch of losses ever, facing three consecutive annual declines, which hasn't happened since 1787, due to rising interest rates and a decline in bond prices.

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8/17/2023

U.S. Treasury yields jump and stocks dip on rate, China concerns

Longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields reach a 10-month high as Wall Street experiences losses and investors grapple with the potential for longer-lasting high interest rates and a struggling Chinese economy.

8/25/2023

Bond Market Losses Are Finally Over, Unless Yields Blow Past 6%

The recent sell-off in US bonds has led to a rise in the yield-to-duration ratio, indicating that yields would need to increase significantly to generate losses, providing a potential floor for the struggling market.

8/28/2023

Investors parked heavy in cash may be making a 'mistake', Nuveen says

Investors should consider moving into longer-dated bonds as historical data shows that the broader U.S. bond market typically outperforms short-term Treasurys at the end of Federal Reserve rate hiking cycles, according to Saira Malik, chief investment officer at Nuveen.

9/8/2023

Strong US Dollar Extends Rally While Euro, Yuan and Pound Slide to Multi-Year Lows

The US dollar is on track to achieve its longest weekly winning streak in nine years due to strong US economic data, while the Chinese yuan continues to depreciate, prompting authorities to intervene.

9/14/2023

Yield Curve Inversion Warns of Looming Recession, But Timing Remains Uncertain

The US bond market has consistently indicated a potential recession for over 212 consecutive trading days, despite the resilient economy, suggesting a disconnect between market signals and economic reality.

9/18/2023

Federal Reserve Reveals $100 Billion in Losses as High Interest Payments Outpace Earnings

The U.S. Federal Reserve has revealed accumulated losses of $100 billion in 2023, a situation that is expected to worsen for the Fed, but it may be a blessing in disguise for risk assets like Bitcoin. The losses are a result of interest payments on the Fed's debt surpassing its earnings, leading to concerns about the impact on interest rates and the demand for scarce assets like BTC.

9/22/2023

Stocks Fall Again as Rates Keep Climbing; Cisco's $28B Splunk Deal; Murdoch Hands Fox Reins to Son

Stocks fell for a third consecutive day as Treasury yields continued to rise, causing pessimism in the market and leading to declines in major indexes.

9/22/2023

Rising Rates Sting U.S. Households With Record Treasury Holdings

U.S. households now hold more Treasury securities than at any point in the past 25 years, as the rise in U.S. yields makes them attractive to investors.

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Posted 9/1/2023, 3:57:00 PM

CHART OF THE DAY: US Treasurys are on track for their longest stretch of losses since 1787

businessinsider.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/17/2023

U.S. Treasury yields jump and stocks dip on rate, China concerns

8/25/2023

Bond Market Losses Are Finally Over, Unless Yields Blow Past 6%

8/28/2023

Investors parked heavy in cash may be making a 'mistake', Nuveen says

9/8/2023

Strong US Dollar Extends Rally While Euro, Yuan and Pound Slide to Multi-Year Lows

9/14/2023

Yield Curve Inversion Warns of Looming Recession, But Timing Remains Uncertain

9/18/2023

Federal Reserve Reveals $100 Billion in Losses as High Interest Payments Outpace Earnings

9/22/2023

Stocks Fall Again as Rates Keep Climbing; Cisco's $28B Splunk Deal; Murdoch Hands Fox Reins to Son

Stocks fell for a third consecutive day as Treasury yields continued to rise, causing pessimism in the market and leading to declines in major indexes.

9/22/2023

Rising Rates Sting U.S. Households With Record Treasury Holdings

U.S. households now hold more Treasury securities than at any point in the past 25 years, as the rise in U.S. yields makes them attractive to investors.