Safe havens aren't behaving like they used to. Here's what's changed

Safe-haven assets are underperforming during this year’s volatility: U.S. Treasurys, the Japanese yen and gold have all struggled to provide protection. The article implies a weaker hedge bid and suggests risk is not being priced into traditional havens.

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Safe-haven assets are underperforming during this year’s volatility: U.S. Treasurys, the Japanese yen and gold have all struggled to provide protection. The article implies a weaker hedge bid and suggests risk is not being priced into traditional havens.