The Bond Market Sell-Off Triggers a Recession, Decades of History Says Investors Should Do This 1 Thing

Bond yields have climbed sharply in recent months, reigniting fears that a recession could be on the way. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has risen from about 4.03% a year ago to roughly 5.24% as of Oct. 11—its highest levels since 2002. The move reflects a bond market sell-off, as investors demand higher returns before buying. Higher yields usually mean higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses, reducing new lending and slowing economic momentum. But the article cautions that yields don’t automatically signal an imminent stock market crash; instead, they can be a warning sign when they rise fast enough.