Treasury Yields Do a Jackie Chan Stunt! What Happens Next Will Shock You!

Wah! The Bond Market's Gone Wild!

Hello everybody! Jackie Chan here! You know me always jumping always tumbling always trying to make the impossible possible! But even I had to sit down and say 'Wah!' when I saw what the 10 year Treasury yield was doing! Down a little bit they say? Slipping around 5 basis points to 4.316%? It's like me trying to catch a bad guy on roller skates – slippery business my friends! These numbers they move like I do in a fight scene – sometimes up sometimes down but always with action!

Tariffs? More Like 'Terrible iffs'!

And this Trump guy with his tariff pause... Ha! It's like trying to stop a speeding train with a chopstick! Sure it might slow it down for a second but the train keeps on going! The 10 year yield still rebounded they say? Finishing above 4.5%? It's like when I think I've finally defeated the bad guys and then BAM! They come back with even more henchmen! Always a surprise always a challenge!

Who's Letting Go of These Things?!

This is the question! Who is throwing these Treasurys away like old noodles? It's like in 'Who Am I?' when I couldn't remember my past! The market is looking around scratching its head trying to figure out who's selling. This Carol Schleif lady from BMO Private Wealth she says people in the U.S. been worried about China and Japan selling off their U.S. government holdings. China's got a lot of our treasure! Like a dragon guarding its hoard you know?

China Japan and the Mystery of the Missing Bonds

China is holding about $760 billion in Treasury securities! That's more than I've broken bones in my career! (And that's saying something!). But seriously if they start selling it's like kicking away the ladder when you're climbing a building. Very unstable! Remember sometimes the simplest explanation is the best. Or maybe...it's a conspiracy! Dun dun dunnnn!

Debt and Danger!

And this Felix Brill from VP Bank he says debt concerns and hedge fund selling could be making the bond market go crazy. He talk about CDS spreads and margin calls! Sounds like a scene from a James Bond movie! Margin calls lead to market stress. It's like when I'm running across hot coals – one wrong step and ouch! Liquidity can dry up faster than a spilled glass of water in the desert!

Don't Panic! Just Prepare!

So what do we do? Don't panic! Learn to expect the unexpected like me! Be ready to roll with the punches just like in a fight scene! The market will always have its ups and downs its twists and turns. The important thing is to stay alert stay informed and don't try to do your own stunts at home! He he! Okay everyone stay safe and remember: 'I never wanted to be the next Bruce Lee. I wanted to be the first Jackie Chan.' So be yourself and keep your eyes on the market! Bye bye!