Warsh Hold Triggers Unusual Bear Steepener in Treasuries
TL;DR
Following the Fed’s decision to hold rates, Warsh’s press conference spooked markets and sparked an unusual bear steepener in Treasuries: the two‑year yield fell as rate–hike odds declined, while the 30‑year yield surged to about 5.2%, the highest since 2007, signaling investor concerns about Warsh’s ability to rein in inflation and a growing credibility premium.
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