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The Wild Week When Scott Bessent Was Schooled by the Bond Market

The Treasury Department’s announcement of a bond buyback stemmed a selloff—but not for long.

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Treasury bond market volatility and buyback announcements affect the outlook for interest rates, duration hedging costs, and the refinancing burden on fiscal policy.

Tailwind (2)

BlackRockBLKknock-onIncreased bond market volatility and hedging demand benefit a major fixed-income and risk-management provider.
JPMorgan ChaseJPMknock-onBond market dislocation and elevated volatility increase the value of trading, advisory, and treasury management services.

Headwind (3)

D.R. HortonDHIknock-onRising bond yields drive higher mortgage rates, reducing housing affordability and new home demand.
LennarLENknock-onBond market stress pushing rates higher increases financing costs for homebuyers and home construction.
NextEra EnergyNEEknock-onRising long-term rates increase the cost of financing long-duration utility infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

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US financial services and asset managers
US homebuilders and mortgage REITs
US utilities

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