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High rate volatility is shrinking the basis trade, reducing Treasury market liquidity and intermediation.
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01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
High rate volatility is shrinking the basis trade, reducing Treasury market liquidity and intermediation.
Rate volatility strains Treasury plumbing
CATALYST TO WATCH
MOVE index moves
MAIN RISK
Liquidity stress amplifies moves
FULL DISPATCH
So many ridiculous explanations why basis trade is shrinking. here is the answer: rate vol is off the charts
02 THE STORY SO FAR
THE RECORD, IN ORDER.
STANDALONE ITEM — NOT YET FOLDED INTO A DEVELOPING STORY.
03 WHO'S INVOLVED
ENTITIES ON FILE.
AFFECTED20Y+ Treasury ETF · TLT
AFFECTEDTreasury Bonds
04 RECEIPTS
THE SOURCE RECORD.
1 SOURCES CONFIRMED05 PROPAGATION
WHAT THIS TOUCHES.
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