Robson, Toublan on Economic Data, Yields, Foreign Buyers
As US Treasuries are set for the first month of loss of 2025, BNP Paribas Head of US Credit Strategy Meghan Robson says the tariffs uncertainty will be impactful to the negative side of growth. Barclays Head of US Credit Strategy Dominique Toublan says uncertainty does not give consumers or businesses much confidence to make big plans for the future. They speak with Vonnie Quinn on "Real Yield." (Source: Bloomberg)
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