Yield Curves under Trump 2.0
Original Report
Reversing the pattern of declining curves, the curve has steepened since the War’s start. Figure 1: Yield curve as of 1/21/2025 (blue), as of 4/10 (tan), as of 2/27 (green), and as of 5/15 (sky...
Reversing the pattern of declining curves, the curve has steepened since the War’s start. Figure 1: Yield curve as of 1/21/2025 (blue), as of 4/10 (tan), as of 2/27 (green), and as of 5/15 (sky blue), all in %. Source: Treasury. My interpretation: 1 to 3 year maturities fell as “Liberation Day” tariffs heightened fears […]
Glass House Analysis
Treasury market movements signal how investors view America's fiscal health and economic trajectory. Rising yields mean the government pays more to borrow, which eventually shows up in taxes or reduced services. For average Americans, this translates to higher mortgage rates, more expensive business loans, and a general tightening of financial conditions that makes everything from buying a home to starting a business more challenging.
International economic policy has concrete impacts far beyond diplomatic circles. Tariffs show up in the price of goods at stores, supply chain disruptions affect whether products are on shelves, and trade tensions can mean job losses in export-dependent industries. The globalized economy means that decisions made abroad can affect workers and consumers domestically.
The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.
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