Finance
💰Bond yields near 5.18% — the 'cheat code' for fixed income?
The Rundown: With 10-year Treasury yields hitting 5.18%, some analysts see asymmetric risk/reward for bond buyers, but Fed cuts alone may not be enough.
The details:
- ●The 10Y Treasury yield at 5.18% is the highest since 2007, according to Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer.
- ●The bond term premium is at its highest since 2011, signaling investors demand more compensation for holding long-term debt.
- ●Bitcoin sits around $84.6K, still above the May high, but the crypto market remains sensitive to macro moves.
- ●Ethena partnered with Binance for equity perpetuals basis trades, while LIT token buybacks and burns were also discussed.
Why it matters: For startup founders, rising yields mean higher discount rates and tougher fundraising conditions. But for investors, these levels offer the best risk-adjusted returns in years — locking in 5%+ through bonds could be a smart hedge. It's a reminder that portfolio diversification beyond venture capital is crucial in this environment.
📰 Source: Milk Road