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Tsys Futures Steady, Curve Flattens As Market Rethinks "Trump Trade"

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  • Treasury futures initially sold off a touch after China lower the LPR, although we have since recovered that move to trade little changed today. TUU4 trades - 00⅛ at 102-15, while TYU4 is + 02+ at 110-29, ranges have been tight today, while volumes have been below average.
  • The treasury curve has flatten, reversing some of the curve steepening that has occurred as a part of the "Trump Trade", although it should be noted that betting markets have not really swung back in favor of the democrats. This morning the 2y is -0.7bps at 4.504%, while the 10yr is trading -1.6bps at 4.223%
  • Projected rate cut pricing into year end look steady to mixed vs. late Thursday levels (*) -- Sep gains while Nov and Dec decline: July'24 at -4.5% w/ cumulative at -1.1bp at 5.318%, Sep'24 cumulative -25.9bp (-25.2bp), Nov'24 cumulative -40.6bp (-41.1bp), Dec'24 -62.9bp (-64.6bp)
  • looking ahead today we have Chicago Fed Nat Activity Index, the Fed is in a policy blackout until August 1.

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