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title: "UBS AM’s Zhao Turns Bearish on Treasuries as US Growth Outpaces Europe"
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description: "UBS Asset Management’s Kevin Zhao is planning to short Treasuries, betting the robust U.S. economy will weaken the haven appeal of government debt, according to Bloomberg. Zhao’s view contrasts with Europe, where slower growth is helping support demand for safer assets."
datetime: "2026-07-17T08:41:09.000Z"
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# UBS AM’s Zhao Turns Bearish on Treasuries as US Growth Outpaces Europe

UBS Asset Management’s Kevin Zhao is planning to short Treasuries, betting the robust U.S. economy will weaken the haven appeal of government debt, according to Bloomberg. Zhao’s view contrasts with Europe, where slower growth is helping support demand for safer assets.

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