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New Fed chief declares war on inflation — short long-dated bonds as rates jump
The new Federal Reserve chairman, Kevin Warsh, used his first public meeting to promise he won't tolerate high inflation. This spooked the bond market, causing traders to bet that interest rates will actually go up soon rather than down.
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When the head of the central bank signals he might raise interest rates, the value of existing bonds drops because new bonds will pay higher interest. Warsh's tough talk caught investors off guard, meaning there's likely a wave of selling ahead as big funds adjust their portfolios to protect themselves from rising rates. Since inflation is the main concern, any upcoming economic data that shows prices rising will likely make this bond selloff even worse.
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