Description

Geopolitical tensions are on the rise again and have lately filtered into markets more clearly. Global bond yields started rising again, the yield curve steepened from both ends and the USD is on the back foot again. Meanwhile, the JGB market is under pressure and JPY worries are mounting.

Participants:

1. Peter Schaffrik (Desk Strategy), Head of UK/European Rates & Economics
2. Blake Gwinn (Desk Strategy), Head of US Rates Strategy
3. Richard Cochinos (Desk Strategy), FX Strategist

* Research Analyst opinions are their published views, independent of those expressed by Desk Analysts