Rising Yields Roil Markets as Treasury Bonds Sell Off Sharply
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Treasury bond market sell-off marks one of the worst crashes in history, sending yields soaring.
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High yields hitting stocks, but also hurting commodities, crypto, housing and foreign currencies.
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Dollar strengthening as investors flock to Treasurys, weakening other currencies like yen and euro.
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Gold and industrial metals declining as yields reduce appeal of non-interest bearing assets.
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Mortgage rates rising with Treasurys, home loan applications at lowest since 1990s.