SPSB: Duration Bets Not Paying Off In Bond Sell-Off

State Street SPDR Portfolio Short Trm Corp Bd ETF faces headwinds from rising benchmark rates and persistent inflation risks. With 1.8 years duration, SPSB is vulnerable to capital depreciation, as 2-5 year yields have seen 50+ bps upward revisions. Falling credit spreads appear irrational given deteriorating consumer sentiment and inflationary pressures on corporate margins. So that could also be a factor against SPSB soon.