In this edition of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at the significant of the current breakout by treasury yields and their impact on US equity markets. Last week’s “hawkish hold” from the Fed has sent shockwaves through world markets. Traded interest rates have soared in North America and Europe, with the US 10-year Treasury Note yield climbing toward 4.60%, its highest level since 2007. Rising yields and the prospect that central banks may keep rates higher for longer have also underpinned US Dollar strength, in turn weighing down other currencies along with commodities, bonds and equities.
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