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Long-term Treasury yields are rising, bringing renewed attention to a part of the market often associated with stability. Persistent inflation, federal deficits and increased government borrowing are all contributing to the shift.
In this episode, Cary Baronian, Managing Director of Investments, and Kaitlyn Kocuba, Director of Portfolio Management, discuss:
- What’s driving higher long-term Treasury yields
- Why the Treasury’s expanded bond buyback program matters
- How interest rates affect asset values and borrowing costs
- Why strong equity market performance can create a natural opportunity to rebalance
- The role of short-term Treasuries in maintaining liquidity and flexibility
The conversation offers a practical look at what the bond market is signaling and how Heritage is thinking about portfolio risk today, while keeping client needs and long-term objectives at the center of investment decisions.
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