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Two Blokes Jun 16 -
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BIV's long duration and low credit spreads make it sensitive to rising rates and macro risks, especially with current geopolitical tensions. Short-term rates may stay higher than expected due to higher oil prices that could be sustained by conflict in the Middle East. Long-term risks include US isolationist policies threatening the dollar's reserve status, which could worsen funding conditions and hurt US debt. Markets are clearly thinking about this.
