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Bond markets tumble as year-end trading amplifies rate cut concerns

by December 27, 2024
written by December 27, 2024

The bond market, often seen as a haven of stability, experienced a tumultuous end to the year, with thin trading volumes exacerbating a December selloff.

As traders returned from the Christmas break, a significant shift in sentiment regarding interest rate cuts by major central banks sent bond yields soaring, particularly in Europe.

A December to remember

The yield on 10-year German bonds, a key benchmark for the Eurozone, surged as much as seven basis points to 2.40% on Friday, marking its highest level since late-November.

This move, occurring during the typically quiet year-end trading period, underscores the depth of the market’s unease.

In contrast, US Treasuries saw a more moderate increase, with the 10-year rate rising by three basis points to 4.61%.

These movements are attributed to a mix of factors, all coming together to create a perfect storm.

“These two weeks you tend to have a continuation of the December theme,” noted Jordan Rochester, the head of macro strategy in EMEA for Mizuho, informed Bloomberg how thin markets can amplify existing trends.

Beyond trading conditions, geopolitical concerns are also playing a significant role.

The rise in natural gas prices, following comments by President Vladimir Putin that cast doubt on a continued flow of gas to Europe via Ukraine, is adding fuel to the fire.

Futures contracts jumped as much as 5%, reflecting concerns about energy security and potential inflationary impacts.

As Rochester aptly puts it, “If that feeds through to higher inflation it could strain the European Central Bank’s ability to lower interest rates.”

This adds another layer of complexity to the market’s already strained position, as traders grapple with the likelihood of higher-for-longer interest rates.

Hawkish signals and shifting expectations

The recent selloff in bond markets is a direct consequence of traders rapidly revising their expectations for rate cuts from the European Central Bank (ECB).

A significant repricing has occurred throughout December, with the yield on 10-year German bonds climbing around 30 basis points, putting it on track for the biggest monthly increase since September 2023.

This shift is largely due to a more hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve, which earlier in December signaled a more cautious approach to easing monetary policy.

This move by the Fed has further tempered expectations globally, with money market participants now fully pricing in four quarter-point rate reductions next year and seeing less than a 50% chance of a fifth reduction, down from more than 80% the previous week.

Navigating a volatile landscape

The current market conditions underscore the interconnectedness of global economies and the vulnerability of bond markets to shifts in central bank policy and geopolitical tensions.

As the year draws to a close, investors are left to contend with a landscape that has become decidedly more volatile, and will be keenly watching for any signals that could hint at a change in direction.

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