Lars Feld: Vor Frankreichs Zinskurve sollte ganz Europa zittern
Jede Zinserhöhung zieht die nächste nach sich – die Spirale zur Schuldenkrise dreht sich, und Europas Notenbank hat kaum ein Werkzeug, sie zu stoppen. Ein Gastbeitrag.
Over the weeks, the bond markets have shown growing unease. Worldwide debt levels have risen significantly in recent years, with government debt dynamics particularly notable. Countries with excessive government debt must offer higher interest rates to attract investors. However, the connections are multifaceted. Bonds complement stocks and real estate in investors' portfolios.
Their importance dipped during the zero-interest-rate phase after the financial crisis, but bonds still have a place, especially among large institutional investors. Higher yields incentivize investment in bonds. Risk assessment is crucial, too. Investors should not put all their eggs in one basket, as the saying goes. Government bonds are generally considered low-risk, aided by regulatory frameworks.
Insurance companies and pension funds are required to maintain a specific proportion of government bonds in their portfolios; banks invest in them because banking regulations deem this a zero-risk investment.
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