US Treasury Yield Surge Sparks Global Market Concerns

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Key Points:

US Treasury yield surges, shaking market confidence globally.
Concerns about US economic policy prompt investor exit.
Market liquidity deterioration adds to global financial anxieties.

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.58%, marking its peak since February, driven by a marked sell-off in the $29 trillion U.S. Treasury market on April 12. Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies contributed to declining confidence in U.S. assets.

This development indicates escalating financial instability, drawing significant investor attention. Rising yields highlight liquidity issues, challenging the status of U.S. Treasuries as a safe haven.

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“If you are a foreign holder, there is, indeed, pressure to sell U.S. Treasuries and corporate bonds globally. What the world is truly worried about is that they don’t know what Trump is going to do.”

— Peter Tchir, Academy Securities

Market stability concerns emerged, with liquidity rapidly deteriorating. Foreign investors, unsettled by volatile U.S. policies, shifted away from American assets in favor of other opportunities.

Industry experts voiced deep concerns over the market direction. Institutional apprehension grew as the once-stable Treasury market showed signs of distress, shaking trust in U.S. economic resilience.

Historical Trends Echoed in Current Treasury Upheaval

Did you know? The current US Treasury yield level is reminiscent of the 2019 sell-off period, when cautious economic forecasts and market volatility led to similar investor reprieves.

Tether USDt, symbol USDT, maintains a price of $1.00 with a market cap of $144.27 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. Despite high trading volumes, USDT showed minimal price fluctuation recently, maintaining stability amidst turbulent markets.

tether-usdt-daily-chart-15 — Tether USDt(USDT), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 17:06 UTC on April 11, 2025. *Source: CoinMarketCap*

Coincu’s research team underscores the potential impact on U.S. financial regulations and technologies, particularly within blockchain, as markets adapt. emphasizes that historically, macroeconomic volatility has driven increased interest in digital assets.