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AllianzGI says US Treasury bonds have become more attractive
AllianzGI says US Treasury bonds are worth considering again because their high yields offer more value to investors.
The 10-year US Treasury yield rose above 5% for the first time since 2007 and reached 5.3% this year, its highest level since 2002.
Yields fell slightly after Democrats won the midterm elections, as investors expected limits on President Donald Trump’s expansionary policies to ease pressure on government debt.
AllianzGI says inflation remains a risk, but the balance between potential gains and losses has improved enough to support a shift toward US bonds.
Possible Treasury buybacks could support demand in the coming months, under Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
A lasting recovery is not guaranteed because economic growth remains strong and the supply of government and corporate bonds is still high.
AllianzGI advises watching lower-rated, B-rated corporate bonds: weakness there could signal that high interest rates are starting to hurt the wider economy.
AllianzGI says US Treasury bonds have become attractive again because their yields now offer value.
The 10-year US Treasury yield crossed 5% for the first time since 2007 and reached 5.3% this year.
Yields fell slightly after the midterm elections and a strong Democratic victory.
AllianzGI says high real yields and potential Treasury buybacks could support bonds, but do not guarantee a sustained recovery.
The firm says strong growth and abundant bond supply remain challenges.
- Who
- AllianzGI, through its global head of fixed income, Jenny Zeng.
- What
- The firm says US Treasury bonds have regained appeal for investors.
- When
- The article was published on 8 November 2026. The timing of the midterm elections is not stated.
- Where
- The United States.
- Why
- Yields are high enough to offer value and significant real returns, while potential Treasury buybacks could support demand.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The 10-year US Treasury yield had not exceeded 5%.
The 10-year US Treasury yield reached 5.3%, its highest level since 2002.
Yields fell slightly after a strong Democratic victory.
Potentially more aggressive Treasury bond buybacks under Secretary Scott Bessent could provide technical support to the market.
- 10-year Treasury yield
- Exceeded 5%; first time since 2007
- Peak yield this year
- 5.3%, highest since 2002
- AllianzGI fixed-income head
- Jenny Zeng
- Potential Treasury secretary
- Scott Bessent
- Article publication date
- 8 November 2026
What people are saying
Buying opportunities are emerging for US Treasury bonds. The reason is simple: they are finally offering some value again.
The asymmetry has improved enough to justify a change in positioning [in the US bond investment strategy].
Growth is still too strong, while supply—from both the Treasury and corporate issuers—remains too abundant.