Is This Real Life?
Okay so like I'm trying to keep up with the bond market and it's giving me major 'rise and shine' vibes—except instead of waking up my glam team it's waking up my financial anxiety. Apparently the 10 year Treasury yield did a whole rollercoaster thing going up to 4.51% after dipping below 3.9% last week. Like what even IS a basis point?!
Trump's Tariff Tantrums!
So basically President Trump (did I spell that right? lol) announced some pauses on tariffs but not before causing total chaos. China retaliated because obvi and now everyone's freaking out about a recession. I'm no economist but even I know that if people are scared to spend it's bad news for like everyone... including the sales of my lip kits.
My Safe Haven is NOT So Safe!
Usually when things get cray cray everyone runs to bonds as a 'safe haven'. But get this: treasury bonds are also declining! Is nothing sacred anymore? Henry Allen from Deutsche Bank (fancy!) said they're 'losing their traditional haven status.' Like can I not even rely on bonds to protect my Birkin collection from inflation?
Blame Game: China Japan and My Patience!
Rumor has it China and Japan might be dumping U.S. government securities. Plot twist! Apparently they're the biggest holders of Treasurys AND the countries Trump's been targeting with tariffs. David Zervos from Jefferies (more fancy people!) says it's a 'trade war' tactic. I'm starting to think this is more complicated than picking the perfect lip liner shade...
The Fed's in a Pickle... and So Am I!
The Federal Reserve might be hesitant to cut lending rates because tariffs could cause inflation. But if rates keep spiking they might HAVE to cut them which could backfire and make things even WORSE! It's like when I try to fix my makeup and end up looking like a clown. Seriously what is going on?!
Will Kylie Cosmetics Survive?!
Okay so here's the tea: rising treasury yields are bad news for everyone. Mortgages credit cards auto loans... and probably my business too. If people are too busy worrying about the economy to buy lip gloss I'm in trouble! Time to manifest some positive vibes and maybe drop a new highlighter shade... or ten.
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wiled44
I need a lip kit to cope with this economic anxiety!
roybot101
I'm blaming Trump for everything.
buknoy8
This is way more interesting than my economics class!
drknlvly6781
OMG, Kylie, you're so relatable!
EuroAussie
So, should I sell my stocks or buy more lip gloss?
Holmzy23
Kylie for President!
jsitko
More makeup, less economics, please!
geet187
Can we get a 'Recession-Proof' makeup collection?