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As the discussion pivots to the implications of the rising 10-year Treasury bond yields, Gross reflects on the potential future outlook for these bonds. He suggests that while bonds are not yet a serious consideration for investors, the growth in interest rates affects the discount rates applied in equity valuation. Higher interest rates lead to lower present values for future cash flows, subsequently lowering equity valuations.
Argersinger agrees, reinforcing that as yields increase, the attractiveness of stocks diminishes. While these fluctuations may create short-term volatility for institutional investors maneuvering large capital amounts, they may not significantly impact long-term individual investors.