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How the Steepening Yield Curve Hits Your Bond Portfolio
The yield curve is steepening again, and that has big implications for bond investors. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down the latest data: the 10-year Treasury at 4.55 percent, the 2-year at 4.19 percent, and the spread widening to 35 basis points. They explain why the curve is steepening — the Fed minutes showed a split on rate direction — and what it means for your bond portfolio. Lucas walks through a concrete example: why buying a 10-year Treasury today locks in a higher yield but also exposes you to price risk if rates keep rising. Luna pushes back on the idea that short-term…
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