7% Treasury Yields by 2028? The Midterm Warning

The U.S. midterm elections signal a period of heightened political uncertainty with significant implications for long-term investment strategies. The country faces an existential threat from a $40 trillion debt burden, which will likely drive 10-year Treasury yields toward 7% by 2028. Chris Casey, founder of Windrock Wealth Management, argues that investors must prioritize inflation hedges—including precious metals, real estate, and cryptocurrency—to protect capital against persistent fiscal irresponsibility. Furthermore, the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence introduces complex risks, as potential government intervention or nationalization could disrupt market dynamics. While historical trends suggest that political gridlock often stabilizes markets, current bipartisan tendencies toward increased spending and regulatory oversight necessitate a shift toward defensive, highly diversified portfolios. Investors should balance high-risk growth areas like AI with a core foundation of hard, scarce assets to navigate this evolving macroeconomic landscape.