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Motley Fool argues that Scott Bessent's plan to double buybacks of long-term Treasuries has failed to calm markets, with 30-year yields at multi-year highs and long-duration bond ETFs like EDV and TLT potentially facing further declines; given the national debt and higher rates, a diversified approach such as the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) may be a safer option than sticking to EDV or TLT.
Jeffrey Gundlach says Kevin Warsh’s hawkish posture signals a strong commitment to price stability and fewer rate cuts, implying less easy monetary policy and boosting the case for long-term Treasuries as inflation is aimed back to 2%; Warsh also refrained from a dot-plot projection and signaled a broader review of Fed communications.
Long-term Treasury bonds are experiencing a significant decline in market value due to inflation and rising interest rates since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) is currently at its lowest level since August 2007. The yield on a 30-year Treasury has surged above 4.80%, nearing the critical 5% threshold. Investors are demanding higher compensation to hold bonds due to increased volatility. The Federal Reserve has left rates unchanged but has not ruled out future rate hikes. If the 30-year yield continues to rise, the TLT ETF could decline further.