Don’t be concerned about more bond market volatility, according to one expert
Don’t be concerned about more bond market volatility, according to one expert
Bond prices have been under pressure this week as yields jumped to a 10-month high on a range of factors, including forecasts for better global growth, U.S. tax reform, and reports some nations could scale back U.S. debt purchases. Things have calmed down a bit, and while Allianz Chief Economic Adviser Mohamed El-Erian expects more volatility later this year, he isn’t too worried about what the activity signals for the broader economy.
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