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Risks to growth and inflation helping keep long rates down

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Risks to growth and inflation helping keep long rates down As I write this, the US 10-year Treasury bond is yielding 1.457%, well under the trading range it had established during this quarter. And there are a lot of theories as to why this is happening. I want to spell out how I’m thinking about the yields and what the risks and opportunities are going forward. So let me start with what the Fed c...
The article presents a nuanced analysis of the current state of long-term US interest rates, focusing on the role of the Federal Reserve and market participants. The author argues that while the Fed sets overnight rates, it lacks control over longer-term yields without active intervention. Market participants' expectations play a significant role in shaping these yields, with their reactions to Fed policy guidance being crucial. The article highlights an ongoing shift in the Federal Reserve's po...