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Navigating the Bond Selloff: Insights from Our Macro Regime

Explore portfolio considerations as bond yields experience upward pressure. We analyze the impact of energy dynamics on inflation and central bank policy using our macro models.

NeuralEdge Team 2026-09-14 6 min read

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Treasury Dynamics

The recent attempt by the US Treasury to manage borrowing costs through targeted buybacks has faced resistance from the bond market.

Rather than stabilizing, long-end yields have experienced upward pressure in their current cycle, influenced by fluctuations in global energy prices.

Our Rates Regime model indicates that we may be transitioning into a structural environment where term premium demands are expanding.

Inflation Dynamics and the Macro Regime

Recent energy-driven inflation dynamics are leading markets to assess the probability of further central bank policy adjustments.

Looking at the Macro Regime framework, the global economy shows signs of shifting from a disinflationary growth quadrant toward a potential inflationary slowdown phase.

Portfolio Considerations

Reduced exposure to long-duration fixed income is often evaluated until the Economic Monitor shows signs of stabilization in the inflation nowcast.
Real assets and commodity-linked equities have historically provided a buffer during energy-driven inflation phases.
Monitoring the Interest Rates Hub for shifts in OIS-implied paths helps in understanding duration dynamics for portfolios.

This content is for information and research purposes. It does not constitute personalised financial advice or an investment recommendation.

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