U.S. political crisis increases focus on bonds

October 4, 2013. New York – Financial analysts quoted by opinion-leading business media have been increasingly focused on the bond market in the run-up to the U.S. government shutdown according to new research from Media Tenor International.

“Analysts have been relating their comments on multiple investment objects to the looming U.S. political crisis for weeks,” says Racheline Maltese, a researcher at Media Tenor. “This focus hasn’t just been U.S.-centric however,” she notes, adding that concerns about repercussions for emerging markets in particular have also been part of the story.

“While the bulk of the shift in focus has regarded bonds,” Maltese says, “equities and real estate have also received increased focus, as analysts look to comment on alternatives to the bond market during these uncertain times.”

Media Tenor found that negative sentiment on the markets in general was becoming more pronounced even as analysts were hesitant to gauge the severity of ripple effects from the crisis. “Analysts have suggested it won’t be a big deal, if the shutdown doesn’t last long,” Maltese says, “but the duration of the situation is uncertain and comes with the risk that the U.S. may default on its debt obligations, generating significant chaos.”

An analysis of analyst sentiment regarding the present and future of the bond market suggests analysts are reluctant to place bets on what will happen next, but seem to clearly indicate that even if things don’t get worse, they are unlikely to get better any time soon.

For additional information, or to schedule an interview with Media Tenor, please contact Racheline Maltese, 646-263-3731, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..