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title: "Morgan Stanley warns inflation may blunt bonds' safety role"
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description: "Morgan Stanley warns that high inflation may undermine bonds' traditional safety role, as it increases the correlation between stocks and bonds. The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield has surpassed 5.2%, raising borrowing costs and impacting sectors dependent on low capital costs. Additionally, elevated rates pose risks to highly leveraged small-cap firms, potentially leading to financial distress."
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# Morgan Stanley warns inflation may blunt bonds' safety role

Bonds' safety questioned: High inflation historically increases stock-bond correlation, reducing bonds' ability to offset equity declines. Yields hit highs: The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield has topped 5.2%, lifting borrowing costs and pressuring sectors reliant on cheap capital. Small-cap risk: Elevated rates threaten highly leveraged small-cap firms, raising the risk of financial distress and market drag.

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