The latest MLIV Pulse survey indicates that 60% of respondents predict higher yields on 10-year Treasuries in the next month, the highest reading since August. This suggests a potential upward trend in Treasury yields.
Short-term stock options, particularly 0DTEs, are viewed as risky by survey respondents, with 44% believing that the zero-dated options boom will continue until it collapses. However, only 25% express significant concerns about the broader stock market impact.
Investors are debating the attractiveness of large cap US stocks as a hedge against inflation, the best safe haven currency, and whether Treasuries or large caps are a better recession hedge. Share your views on these topics.