Posted To: MBS CommentaryOne of the themes we often revisit in times of trouble is the long-term bull market in bonds. This traces back to the 80’s and provides a shockingly linear set of lower highs and lower lows in 10yr yields. Most recently, we’ve seen yields rise back to the upper boundary of the long-term trend. There’s still a chance they could hold ground here, but any further weakness means an official breakout. One other reason to hold out hope is that yields are also at the top of a shorter-term uptrend (teal lines). This could offer some technical support of its own, but it should be noted that the current version of that uptrend is much less linear than the one seen from 2002-2007. Incidentally, I think all of this “big picture trend” business is just a cheap trick (one I’ve often…(read more)Forward this article via email: Send a copy of this story to someone you know that may want to read it.
MBS Day Ahead: Long-Term Trend is a Cheap Trick. Here’s The Reality For Rates
