Interrupting the cycle of high rates and higher deficits
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Heavy supply likely limits the downside in 10Y yields Treasury bond yields are off recent highs but still up 40bps+ YTD and at the highest levels in 15 years. This is despite a decline in the inflation rate and an expectation from our Economics team that disinflation will continue. But bond yields are high not just because inflation is higher than recent trend, they're also high because of higher bond supply and less demand. Megan Swiber from Rates Strategy discusses the $8T of Treasuries that will need to be refinanced over the next year, the vicious cycle created by higher rates, but the reprieve we could get if rates and the economy cool off . . . assuming the cooling isn't of the deep freeze variety   You may also enjoy listening to the Merrill Perspectives podcast, featuring conversations on the big stories, news and trends affecting your everyday financial life.   "Bank of America" and “BofA Securities” are the marketing names for the global banking businesses and global markets businesses (which includes BofA Global Research) of Bank of America Corporation. Lending, derivatives, and other commercial banking activities are performed globally by banking affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Securities, trading, research, strategic advisory, and other investment banking and markets activities are performed globally by affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including, in the United States, BofA Securities, Inc. a registered broker-dealer and Member of FINRA and SIPC, and, in other jurisdictions, by locally registered entities. ©2023 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.
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