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US Treasury yields have dropped to their lowest since May, with the 10-year yield at about 4.1569% and the 2-year yield around 3.5837%. These changes suggest a downward trend in fixed interest rates within the bond market.
This decline in yields reflects the prevailing market conditions and general sentiment. The movement in these yields is being closely watched, as it can indicate broader economic trends.
The Current Economic Outlook
The current dip in Treasury yields suggests we are seeing the market price in a weaker economic outlook and the end of the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle. This sentiment is reinforced by the latest August 2025 jobs report, which showed payrolls growing by only 95,000, a significant miss from expectations. The slowing labor market strengthens the case for lower interest rates ahead.
Given this trend, we should consider establishing long positions in Treasury futures contracts, particularly the 10-year (ZN) and 2-year (ZT). This is a direct play on yields falling further, which would cause the price of these futures to rise. The upcoming FOMC meeting later this month is a critical event that could accelerate this price action if the Fed acknowledges the slowing data.
Another strategy involves using options, such as buying calls on Treasury futures or selling put spreads. This allows us to express a bullish view on bond prices with a defined risk, which is prudent as volatility could pick up around new data releases. The last CPI inflation report for August 2025 came in at a subdued 2.5% year-over-year, providing us with confidence that the disinflationary trend is holding.
Swaps Market Strategy
In the swaps market, we see an opportunity to enter positions to receive fixed rates and pay floating rates. This structure profits if, as we expect, short-term policy rates like SOFR are at their peak and will begin to decline in the coming quarters. This pattern is reminiscent of the period in early 2019 when the market correctly anticipated the Fed’s pivot to rate cuts well before they were officially announced.
