Rising Rates Stir Fears of Market Crash as Bonds Sell Off, Stocks Stay Strong
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Bond markets are selling off as interest rates rise, while stocks remain strong, signaling a potential crash.
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Some blame overvalued tech stocks like Apple and Microsoft for propping up indexes.
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Forced selling due to losses in one asset class can create a cascade effect across markets.
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Diversification is key, but often doesn't work as assets become correlated in a crisis.
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Experts are split on if a crash is imminent or just a bump in the road for resilient markets.
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