Something interesting happened yesterday and no one noticed. The 5-year yield moved above the 2-year yield lifting the belly of the curve up towards normalcy. The yield curve must be on a diet since it is losing its belly. Time for a belly dance in Dubai. 3-year yield remains below the 2-year by only 2 bips so that would be expected to adjust next.
The rates are listed on the chart. The 20-year yield is a newer oddball trying to attract money with a higher rate. The heart of the US yield curve is the 2-5-10-30 curve that has now returned to normalcy. The bond gurus will have to figure out what the return to normalcy means as a US recession remains on a milk carton (missing).
The Godot Recession remains in place in the United States. There are ongoing recessions in the US housing market, manufacturing sector, and labor market, for over a year, which would typically guarantee an overall US recession, but alas, the US recession continues to party with Godot and not show up. Go figure. Something's got to give at some point. Is the election the catalyst everyone is waiting for?
The obscene money-printing by the Federal Reserve since 2009, and the mountains of additional fiscal stimulus pumped into the economy by Congress during the pandemic, have sent the stock market to the stratosphere, making America's wealthy class filthy rich beyond their dreams. Too bad that one-half of the country does not own a single share of stock. Such is the crony capitalism system; be glad it is in its last throes.
The non-stop consumer spending by the elite wealthy class, and the upper middle class sycophants that service the privileged class daily, prevent the overall US recession from appearing. However, think about it, how many $9K refrigerators, $15K vacation trips, and $100K new cars can you buy even if you are filthy rich? This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not invest based on anything you read or view here. Consult your financial advisor before making any investment decision.
