Why are American bond yields higher than Europe’s? - The Economist explains

AMERICA is a global superpower, the world's largest economy and it has the most liquid capital markets. The Treasury bond yield is often described as the “risk-free” asset for the financial system, the thing you buy when you are worried about the global economy or financial system.

AMERICA is a global superpower, the world's largest economy and it has the most liquid capital markets. The Treasury bond yield is often described as the “risk-free” asset for the financial system, the thing you buy when you are worried about the global economy or financial system.