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Why People Are Freaking Out Over Bonds

00:00 - Introduction 02:45 - Primer 05:11 - Why are yields rising 05:58 - Credit Rating Downgrade 07:57 - One Big Beautiful Bill 09:33 - The Weak 20-year Auction 10:55 - Japan’s Role? 11:26 - Why High Yields Matter 13:30 - Why it’s not a financial crisis Link to video comparing US banks to Silicon Valley Bank: https://youtu.be/ZPlrkr1qaE0?si=mwyYceZiSl-B0qsn If you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/c/ThePlainBagel :) DISCLAIMER: This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution, although Richard does work as an employee for an investment manager. Richard Coffin does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers

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00:00 - Introduction
02:45 - Primer
05:11 - Why are yields rising
05:58 - Credit Rating Downgrade
07:57 - One Big Beautiful Bill
09:33 - The Weak 20-year Auction
10:55 - Japan’s Role?
11:26 - Why High Yields Matter
13:30 - Why it’s not a financial crisis

Link to video comparing US banks to Silicon Valley Bank: https://youtu.be/ZPlrkr1qaE0?si=mwyYceZiSl-B0qsn

If you'd like to support the channel, you can do so at https://www.patreon.com/c/ThePlainBagel :)

DISCLAIMER:
This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution, although Richard does work as an employee for an investment manager. Richard Coffin does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers

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