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US equity sell-off drives flows into Treasuries; traders bet yields will fall further
Traders reportedly shifted funds from US equities to Treasuries, anticipating further declines in yields following a global equity sell-off. The 10-year Treasury yield recently decreased to 4.82%, its lowest since early September.
What was reported
Traders positioned for further gains in Treasuries ahead of the October US jobs report.
The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.82% amid equity market weakness.
Expectations for yield declines are bolstered by options targeting 4.7% by next weekend and 4.35% by November 20.
Why it matters
This shift in investment reflects a common market behavior where investors seek safety in government bonds during periods of equity market volatility. Falling yields on Treasuries often indicate increased demand for these safe-haven assets, as investors speculate on the direction of interest rates based on economic indicators.
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