May employment data came in weak for bond bulls, pressuring Treasury proxies such as the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT). The report implies higher yields or less support for long-duration bonds as labor-market data reduces the case for aggressive bond strength. Impact is notable for rates-sensitive assets, but the article provides no specific payroll or wage figures.
May employment data came in weak for bond bulls, pressuring Treasury proxies such as the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT). The report implies higher yields or less support for long-duration bonds as labor-market data reduces the case for aggressive bond strength. Impact is notable for rates-sensitive assets, but the article provides no specific payroll or wage figures.
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moderately negative
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