Near-Term U.S. Treasuries Fall Again

It appears as though the expected near-term FED quantitative easing is weighing heavily on debt-market sentiment.

Shain Vernier•Monday, July 22, 2019•2 min read

2019 has been far from a banner year in U.S. Treasuries. T-bill yields have consistently fallen over the past 120 days, largely due to the FED’s 180-degree shift to a more accommodative policy. Today’s U.S. T-bill auctions have extended this trend as institutional capital continues to prefer stocks over bonds.

As we roll toward the late session, a vast majority of markets are quiet. Forex, stocks, and commodities are largely range-bound as traders have opened the week with a tentative approach. However, the downtrend in short-term U.S. Treasuries is alive and well with this week’s T-bill auctions. Here is a quick look at the results:

Event Actual Previous

3-Month T-Bill 2.040% 2.115%

6-Month T-Bill 2.01% 2.01%

Once again, shrinking yields are the rule, at least for the 3-Month T-Bill. It appears that the projected near-term FED quantitative easing is weighing heavily on debt-market sentiment.

USD Index In The Green As U.S. Treasuries Fall

Friday brought a solid session to the USD and positive gains. Today has been more of the same, albeit on a much smaller scale. Nonetheless, September USD Index futures are holding their ground near 97.000, a positive sign for the Greenback.

September USD Index Futures (DX), Daily Chart

Overview: As we have mentioned all session long here at FX Leaders, the results of the upcoming Tory vote is the key fundamental facing the currency markets today. Any surprise in the outcome, specifically an upset win by Jeremy Hunt, will send rates directional across the majors. At press time (about 2:00 PM EST), Boris Johnson is an overwhelming favorite, listed as having a 96% chance of winning on leading political wagering websites.

One of the FED’s ”areas of uncertainty” has been the entire Brexit situation. The coming 36 hours will bring some clarity, and with it, market volatility. Be on the lookout for the USD Index to move directionally on the announcement of the Tory party vote. If the USD loses steam, the values of safe-haven assets, including U.S. Treasuries, may be headed north in the coming days and weeks.

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Shain Vernier

US Analyst

Shain Vernier has spent over 7 years in the market as a professional futures, options and forex trader. He holds a B.Sc. in Business Finance from the University of Montana. Shain's career includes stretches with several proprietary trading firms in addition to actively managing his own accounts. Before joining FX Leaders, he worked as a market analyst and financial writer.