Kommentar: Der Zins, der die Finanzwelt neu sortiert
Noch richten die steigenden Anleiherenditen nur begrenzten Schaden an. Aber die Dynamik kann sich schnell ändern. Ein Sektor kann vom Wachstumstreiber zum Großrisiko werden.
Welcome to the new interest rate world! A financial system marked by returns exceeding five percent signals the definitive end of the era of cheap money, and this paradigm shift will fundamentally alter conditions across global markets. While robust growth rates and strong corporate profits continue to thrive, particularly in the United States, the rapid rise in yields over recent weeks signals a potential shift in the near future.
The epicenter of this seismic event is in the United States, where bond markets had their worst quarter in 30 years. The yield on 10-year Treasury bonds climbed to as high as 5.3 percent, the highest level since 2002. Compared to the beginning of the year, when U.S. yields were comfortably lower at 3.96 percent, this rapid increase in yields means that all other asset classes must offer significantly higher returns to compete for investors' capital.
This raises questions about the valuation of stock portfolios, intensifies conditions for borrowers of all types, from governments to individuals, while simultaneously providing significantly better conditions for traditional savers.
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