Why Bonds Are Back On Investors’ Radar

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury recently climbed above 5%, its highest level in more than two decades. Expectations for higher interest rates, federal borrowing and demand for financing AI investments are putting the bond market in focus. CNBC's Matt Peterson and Liz Napolitano explain why Treasury yields are rising, why 5% matters to Wall Street and whether higher returns on bonds could change how investors choose between stocks and bonds. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:49 Why yields are rising 3:21 Investing in stocks vs. bonds Produced and Shot by: Charlotte Morabito Reporters: Matt Peterson, Liz Napolitano Edited by: Andrea Miller Animation: Jason Reginato, Emily Park Additional camera: Romy Tarantino Senior Managing Producer: Shawn Baldwin Additional Footage: Getty Images » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Want to get ahead at work? Then you need to learn how to make effective small talk. In CNBC’s new online course, How To Talk To People At Work, expert instructors teach you how to use everyday conversation to gain visibility, build meaningful relationships and advance your career. Sign up now: https://cnb.cx/4sGlSkh Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: https://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC Follow CNBC on Threads: https://cnb.cx/threads Follow CNBC News on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC Follow CNBC on WhatsApp: https://cnb.cx/WhatsAppCNBC #CNBC Why The Era Of Easy-To-Ignore Bonds Might Be Over