Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, proposed gradually reducing its $80 billion exposure to long-term U.S. Treasuries starting in 2027. This move raises questions about the future value of the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT), which is highly sensitive to interest rate changes. While no immediate sell-off is expected, the shift signals potential structural changes in long Treasury yields. Investors may consider shorter-duration Treasury ETFs as alternatives to avoid the high price risk associated with TLT's long duration.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield dropped sharply, signaling hopes that the recent bond market sell-off may be stabilizing despite elevated yields and inflation concerns. Investors are encouraged by signs that debt issuance from AI companies might slow...
The US government now spends about $5.5 billion more daily than it collects, resulting in a $1.992 trillion deficit for fiscal 2026. Over the past decade, the national debt has more than doubled from $19.8 trillion to over $40 trillion, reaching 121....
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) has declined about 5% in 2026, pressured by rising real yields and uncertainty rather than inflation fears. The term premium on long-term Treasuries is at its highest since 2010, suggesting current prices ...
Bank of America forecasts the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its October 28 meeting, contrasting with market expectations that give the hike only a 20% chance. The bank cites rising inflation, particularly core PCE inflation, as justifi...
