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Investors are growing increasingly concerned about the potential impact of the mounting U.S. debt on the bond market, with the issue expected to take center stage as the presidential election approaches.
What Happened: The U.S. government’s debt is expected to balloon, potentially overshadowing an anticipated bond rally. This is due to the ongoing large fiscal deficits, which show no signs of abating ahead of the presidential election, Reuters reported on Friday.
Investors are already adjusting their portfolios to mitigate potential losses if Treasury yields surge due to supply and demand imbalances. There are also concerns that the uncertainty surrounding the necessary debt for deficit spending could destabilize the ...