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Treasury yields are repricing risk assets
Investors care because a change in Treasury yields resets discount rates and the relative appeal of equities, credit, and cash. The latest available official item remains relevant today: Daily Treasury par yield curve rates.
What it is
Treasury yields are the interest rates investors require to lend money to the U.S. government for different periods of time.
Why it matters
Treasury yields influence the cost of money across the economy and reset the discount rate investors use to value future cash flows.
How it affects investors
When yields rise, cash and bonds can become more attractive relative to stocks. When yields fall, equity valuations and rate-sensitive sectors often get relief.
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