Europe’s Financial Watchdogs Question Treasuries’ Haven Status

The US Treasury building in Washington, DC.

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The head of Europe’s insurance watchdog said the US Treasury market’s recent volatility is bringing into question its status as a safe haven.

Petra Hielkema, the chair of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, made the comments last week as part of a presentation on behalf of EU financial supervisors, according to people familiar with the matter.