New York, Mar 3 (AFP) The yield on the 10-year US Treasury bond sank below one per cent for the first time on Tuesday as investors sought secure assets amid fears the coronavirus will cause a recession.

The drop in yield came after the Federal Reserve surprised markets by cutting interest rates in order to boost the economy.

Treasury bonds are among the refuge-type assets that tend to attract buyers during periods of uncertainty. (AFP)

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