US Treasuries’ rollercoaster ride strains bond market functioning

The US Treasury market has experienced its most volatile period since the Covid-19 pandemic, with daily trading volumes more than doubling. Despite concerns about market liquidity and the ease of trading, investors and analysts said that the market functioning held up. The crisis has prompted conver

March 18, 2023 . 9:08 AM

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US Treasuries experienced its most volatile period since 2008, surpassing levels seen during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Daily trading volumes more than doubled as a result of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.
Investors and analysts said that the market functioning held up despite the volatility.
Market liquidity and ease of trading deteriorated during the crisis.
The crisis has prompted conversations about more regulation of the financial sector.