US bond yields break through 5% defense line, global bond markets see sell-off storm again
Global bond markets are experiencing a sell-off, with the 30-year US Treasury yield surpassing 5% for the first time since 2007. This surge is occurring just before Kevin Warsh is set to take over as the new Federal Reserve Chair on May 22nd. The market anticipates that controlling inflation will be the Fed's top priority, significantly limiting any immediate interest rate cuts and increasing the likelihood of a rate hike this year. AI