Shapiro's Treasury 'Market Dysfunction' Warning Hits Home: 'Buying More Gold' As Fed Put May Be On The Table
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Benzinga
Market Dysfunction Warning: Economist Craig Shapiro has indicated that the U.S. Treasury market is experiencing dysfunction, potentially triggering a Federal Reserve intervention if financial stability becomes at risk due to factors like forced deleveraging and foreign repatriation.
Investor Concerns and Market Impact: The sharp rise in Treasury yields, attributed to hedge fund selling and potential Chinese actions in response to tariffs, has led to reduced investor confidence, with significant declines in high-yield corporate bond ETFs and warnings of a possible market crash without immediate Fed action.
Analyst Views on HYG
Wall Street analysts forecast HYG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for HYG is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
