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Investors Fear U.S. Bond Market Crisis Amid Rising Debt

10/30/2025

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Global investors worry the U.S. bond market could blow up due to rising debt and inflation.
The MOVE index sits at its lowest in nearly four years, signaling low near-term volatility despite a prolonged U.S. government shutdown.
The Federal Reserve is expected to lower its policy rate, easing borrowing conditions.
Debt has risen by about $7 trillion since the MOVE index last reached this low.

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Story summary

Global investors worry the U.S. bond market could blow up due to rising debt and inflation.
The MOVE index sits at its lowest in nearly four years, signaling low near-term volatility despite a prolonged U.S. government shutdown.
The Federal Reserve is expected to lower its policy rate, easing borrowing conditions.
Debt has risen by about $7 trillion since the MOVE index last reached this low.