Heightened geopolitical concerns and deflated hopes for lower interest rates kept major US stock indices under pressure. Last week, the Nasdaq fell 6.1%, the S&P 500 index fell by 3.2% and the VIX index rose by 9.1%. Among sectors, the Technology sector declined by 7.2%, the Utility industry rose by 1.56%. In volatile markets, diversification and the use of multiple instruments are crucial.
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In recent months, strong U.S. employment and inflation data have delayed expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, pushing U.S. bond prices down and interest rates continuing to soar. As of the last trading day, the 20-year Treasury bond yield reached 4.792%, and the 30-year Treasury bond yield reached 4.668%.
The Treasury Department's latest bond buyback plan has sparked discussion about whether it could bolste...