Trump’s Tariff Announcement Sparks Bond Market Turmoil
Donald Trump’s latest tariff proposal sent shockwaves through financial markets, with Treasury yields spiking above 4.5% as investors balked at the potential economic consequences. The ten-year note’s surge reflects deepening skepticism about fiscal stability under current policies.
This market revolt underscores the fragility of traditional assets during political upheaval. As bond investors retreat, capital may seek alternative stores of value—a dynamic that historically benefits decentralized assets immune to political interference.