The futures market is starting to question the June rate hike thesis. For its part, the bond market is behaving as if the Fed is hiking the economy into a recession. Here are some pictures.
June Rate Hike Odds
No Hike in June Odds
- Month ago – 51%
- Week Ago – 12.3%
- Yesterday – 21.5%
- Today – 35.4%
10-Year Treasury Note Yield
The yield on the 10-year treasury note doubled from the low of 1.32% during the week of July 2, 2016, to the high 2.64% during the week of December 10, 2016.
Since March 11, 2017, the yield on the 10-year treasury note declined 40 basis points to 2.24%.
30-Year Long Bond
The yield on the 30-year treasury bond rose from the low of 2.09% during the week of July 2, 2016, to the high of 3.21% during the week of March 11, 2017.
Since March 11, 2017, the yield on the 30-year treasury bond declined 29 basis points to 2.92%
1-Year Treasury Note Yield
The yield on the 1-year treasury more than doubled from the low of 0.43% during the week of July 2, 2016, to the high 1.14% during the week of May 6, 2017.
Since March 11, 2017, the yield curve has flattened considerably.
Action in the treasury yields is just what one would expect if the economy was headed into recession.
Mike “Mish” Shedlock
