BlackRock Investment Institute’s weekly commentary explains why “immutable” debt and inflation constraints may limit policy extremes, keeping their pro-risk stance intact.
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Fed independence concerns have lifted term premia, leaving 10-year Treasury yields stuck around 4.10%–4.20% despite rate cuts, supporting an underweight in long-duration US bonds.
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The AI mega force remains a key equity driver; BII prefers equities over government bonds and stays selective across regions.
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With muted markets and limited data, attention turns to global flash PMIs and Japan’s snap election as potential catalysts for global bond yields.
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