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FINANCIAL TERMS
Bond Rally
Description
Bond rally means investors are buying bonds, causing bond prices to rise and yields to fall.
In simple terms, a bond rally happens when demand for bonds increases.
A bond rally is important because falling yields can lower borrowing costs and support some areas of the stock market. It can also signal that investors expect lower inflation, slower growth, or future rate cuts.
For example, if investors fear recession and buy Treasury bonds for safety, that can create a bond rally.
A bond rally is not always a sign of confidence. It can reflect optimism about lower rates, but it can also reflect fear and demand for safe assets.