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The 10-year Treasury yield has repeatedly snapped back into a 4.0%–4.5% range despite bouts of market volatility. Kevin Flanagan and Maggie Lucier analyze why speculation around Treasury Secretary Bessent capping long-term yields may be overstated, and why employment, inflation, and Treasury supply remain the real drivers.
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Treasury yields have surged despite geopolitical tensions, challenging their traditional safe-haven role amid rising inflation fears. Kevin Flanagan explains why Treasury floating rate notes may offer a more resilient way to navigate rate volatility and shifting market dynamics.
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Foreign investors held a record $9.27 trillion in U.S. Treasuries at the end of 2025, even as “Selling America” fears made headlines. Kevin Flanagan analyzes the latest Treasury International Capital (TIC) data and makes the case that, despite geopolitical tensions and market anxiety, global demand for Treasuries remains firmly intact.
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Nearly 100% of the income from some Treasury ETFs may be exempt from state taxes—yet many investors overlook it. Kevin Flanagan and Clint Martin explain how understanding the state tax treatment of U.S. Treasury income, and reviewing WisdomTree’s annual tax supplement, can help reduce tax drag and improve after-tax returns.t
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The steepening yield curve isn’t just a forecast, it’s a test. Kevin Flanagan breaks down a horizon analysis using our 2026 Economic & Market Outlook, showing how short-term Treasuries could outperform while long duration risks negative returns.
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With bond yields returning to more normal levels, investors are revisiting foundational fixed income strategies. Kevin Flanagan explains how WisdomTree’s suite of laddered, tax-aware bond Funds can help meet today’s income and diversification goals.
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Yields are hovering just above 4%, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to extend duration. Kevin Flanagan explains why sticky inflation, a non-recessionary backdrop and muted yield spreads argue for patience, not positioning long.
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Despite the Fed’s recent rate cuts, yields on 2- to 10-year Treasuries have risen by about 20 basis points. Kevin Flanagan explains why Treasury floating rate notes (FRNs) still offer compelling value, even in a falling-rate environment.
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From the back-and-forth headlines on tariffs to Powell’s cautious Fed messaging, investors face a summer of policy-driven volatility. Kevin Flanagan and Samuel Rines unpack the latest developments in tariffs, tax bills and Treasury markets, and explain why staying grounded in fundamentals is more important than ever.
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The U.S. Treasury market had a volatile week, as Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating, and lawmakers advanced a major fiscal policy bill. Kevin Flanagan explains why investor attention has turned to long-duration debt and what it signals about concerns over deficits and debt sustainability.
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What investors thought was going to be a nice start to a weekend in May got turned around with a late Friday announcement that Moody’s had just downgraded the U.S. long-term credit rating. In his latest blog post, Kevin Flanagan provides context for investors and explains why the move was expected, aligns with past ratings and ultimately won’t shake Treasuries’ global dominance.
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Volatility in U.S. Treasury yields hasn’t spared any corner of the fixed income market, except one. Kevin Flanagan explains why Treasury floating rate notes (FRNs) offer stability without layering on credit risk, making the case for potential solutions like the WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund.
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