Cryptopolitan 2025-05-23 10:44:15

Treasury yields stay high as Trump’s tax bill stokes fiscal fears

Treasury yields held near uncomfortable highs on Friday as financial markets reacted to President Donald Trump’s new tax legislation and what it might do to America’s growing deficit. Investors pulled back, unsure whether US government bonds were still worth trusting. That skepticism spread fast after the House approved Trump’s tax bill on Thursday, a proposal that could add almost $4 trillion to the national debt. The Senate hasn’t voted yet, but traders didn’t wait to panic. At 4:56 a.m. ET, the 30-year Treasury yield dropped a little over 3 basis points, settling at 5.025%. The 10-year also moved down 3 basis points to 4.518%, while the 2-year nudged lower by 2 basis points to 3.986%. Traders understand those changes are minor. The deeper concern is why the yields are still stuck at these levels—and whether the US can be trusted to manage its debt. Downgrades, debt warnings, and market hesitation rock Treasury yields The whole thing got worse after Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating by one level last Friday. They blamed it on the exploding budget deficit and rising costs of borrowing. That rating now sits one step below the top tier. Moody’s didn’t say a default is coming—but they didn’t rule out financial pain, either. Thierry Wizman, who leads global rates and currencies at Macquarie, explained the math. “Even if the inability to reduce the deficit in the US doesn’t lead to default, a large deficit still implies greater bond supply, and perhaps eventual inflation as the debt is monetized to avoid default,” Wizman said . “Either way, it makes nominal fixed-income instruments less attractive as long-term investments.” So yeah, not many folks want to sit on Treasury bonds for the next 10 years right now. Meanwhile, a legal decision on Thursday gave the Federal Reserve some breathing room. The Supreme Court suggested that the central bank’s board members—including Chair Jerome Powell—can’t be casually removed by Trump. That helped cool off fears that Trump would fire Powell for not cutting rates fast enough. Investors were also waiting for more economic data—specifically, reports on new home sales and building permits were expected later Friday. Rising Treasury yields could make those numbers worse if mortgage rates continue to climb. But until those reports landed, markets stayed frozen. Over on Wall Street, the mood wasn’t any better. Early Friday, Dow Jones futures slipped 15 points, or 0.04%, with the Nasdaq 100 down 0.09%. The S&P 500 barely moved. The slow action came after a rough few days. By Thursday’s close, the S&P 500 had already dropped 2% for the week. The Dow was down 1.9%, and the Nasdaq was tracking a 1.5% weekly loss. Every one of those moves can be traced back to the Treasury market. If Trump’s tax plan becomes law, and it adds trillions to federal debt, bond investors will demand higher yields to cover the risk. That means more expensive debt for everyone else—from homeowners to corporations. And that’s exactly what traders are worried about. Cryptopolitan Academy: Tired of market swings? Learn how DeFi can help you build steady passive income. Register Now

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