US Treasury bonds are facing growing competition from other global bond markets as investors seek safer havens amid economic uncertainty. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield has fallen about 40 basis points this year, reaching levels below 4% in a surprise move triggered by President Trump’s tariffs. Economists warn that these changes increase the risk of a recession, prompting investors to diversify their portfolios and explore alternative safe-haven investments.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-08/the-world-suddenly-has-a-plausible-alternative-to-us-treasuries