<ul><li>US Treasuries are facing their first monthly loss this year, with a Bloomberg index down over 1.2% in May due to increasing deficit concerns.</li><li>The poor performance is attributed to uncertainty surrounding tariffs and worries about the rising US budget deficit as the administration's policies impact investor confidence.</li><li>Shorter-dated maturities may benefit if signs of economic decline continue, but the outlook for long bonds is challenging with growing competition for safe assets globally.</li><li>Analysts predict a rise in term premium for 10-year US Treasuries and suggest positioning for steeper curves to hedge risks associated with lower yields.</li></ul>

US Treasuries Set For First Monthly Loss Of 2025 On Deficit Woes

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