What's the Big Idea? Yield Is Now a Made-In-America Phenomenon

What's the Big Idea? Yield Is Now a Made-In-America Phenomenon

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The video discusses the current state of bond yields, highlighting that US bonds are now the primary source of positive yield due to negative yields in non-US sovereign debt. This has led to increased investment in US corporate and government bonds. The inversion of the US Treasury curve is attributed more to foreign investors seeking yield than to US recession risks. Overall, the video emphasizes the necessity of investing in US bonds for positive returns.

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What is the significance of the negative yield on non-US sovereign debt mentioned in the text?

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How has the trend of negative yields in Japan and Europe affected investment in US bonds?

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What does the term 'inversion in the US Treasury curve' refer to in the context of the text?

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What role do pension funds and insurers play in the current bond market as described in the text?

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According to the text, what is the overarching theme regarding positive yield?

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