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This development matters now because the Federal Reserve is turning more hawkish, increasing the cost of servicing the record debt. According to Fortune magazine, the bond market is ignoring the record $39 trillion US national debt, despite historical concerns about fiscal sustainability. So far, bonds show little stress, suggesting investor confidence in the economy's ability to handle these levels.
The record debt comes as the Fed is expected to keep raising interest rates to fight inflation, which typically pressures bond prices. However, US Treasury yields have remained relatively stable according to market data, reflecting strong demand for safe assets. This resilience may be attributed to optimism about economic growth, but it raises questions about how long the market can ignore rising leverage.
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Sign InIn the coming days, traders will focus on speeches from Fed Governor Waller and ECB President Lagarde, scheduled this week, for policy clues. The next major catalyst for bond markets will be the Fed's July meeting. Current yield levels suggest the market is pricing in a slower pace of tightening, but any hawkish surprises could quickly shift the outlook.