THE TENUOUS PEACE BETWEEN TRUMP AND THE $30 TRILLION US BOND MARKET

Since President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs pushed the U.S. bond market into revolt in April, his administration has carefully tailored its policies and messaging to prevent another flareup. But the truce remains fragile, some investors say.

A reminder of that fragility came on November 5 when the Treasury Department signaled it was considering selling more long-term debt. The same day, the Supreme Court began hearing arguments over the legality of Trump's sweeping trade tariffs. Benchmark 10-year bond yields, which have fallen steeply this year, spiked more than 6 basis points – one of the biggest jumps in recent months.

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