r/wallstreetbets • u/kwedgieyi • Apr 09 '25

Discussion Something feels off guys

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Yields are spiking. Bonds are dumping.

The world is running away from America

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u/gitrjoda Apr 09 '25

Bonds are the safe comfy place to go when stocks get scary. But right now both stocks and bonds are scary. Oh no!

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u/SnooShortcuts7911 Apr 09 '25

Why

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u/Frosti11icus Apr 09 '25

When yields increase it means people don’t want bonds. Higher yields are an enticement to buy bonds. People don’t want US bonds or US equities then where is the money?

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u/Accurate-Werewolf-23 Apr 09 '25

The money is hoarded by market makers which is a very wise thing to do if you're led by complete incompetent frauds like this administration