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German 2-year bonds are important benchmarks in eurozone bond markets, seen as the safest short-term investment instruments in the eurozone. Their yield changes affect pricing across the entire eurozone bond market.
Both the German 2-year bond (Schatz) and the US 2-year Treasury are key indicators of their respective central bank policy expectations. US Treasury yields are typically higher, reflecting higher economic growth and inflation expectations. Changes in the spread between them affect the EUR/USD exchange rate, with a wider spread favoring the dollar and vice versa.
The German 2-year bond is a mature safe-haven asset with low yields. As an emerging market asset, the Chinese 2-year bond offers relatively higher yields but faces greater exchange rate and policy risks. The spread between them reflects the global capital trade-off between safety and yield-chasing.
