Treasuries Rally Stalls as US Government Shutdown Delays Data

Core Insights - US Treasury yields increased as economic data faced delays due to the federal government shutdown, leaving investors without key labor market indicators to gauge the Federal Reserve's next moves [1][2] - The two-year note yield rose by three basis points to 3.56%, while the 10-year yield remained stable at 4.10% [1] Group 1: Economic Impact of Government Shutdown - The ongoing government shutdown could lead to expectations of lower interest rates if it negatively impacts the economy, as suggested by UBS strategist Elena Amoruso [3] - The ISM readings indicated a weakening US economy, reinforcing concerns about economic activity during the shutdown [3] Group 2: Market Reactions and Predictions - Traders are anticipating a widening spread between five-year and 30-year Treasuries, projected to reach 106.5 basis points, driven by expectations of rate cuts [4] - There is over a 90% probability that the Federal Reserve will implement a 25 basis-point rate cut this month, reflecting market sentiment [4] Group 3: Labor Market Data Sensitivity - With official labor market data delayed, private data sources like Revelio Labs have gained importance, showing a gain of over 60,000 in total nonfarm payrolls for September [5] - The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that its reports may be delayed due to the shutdown, prompting traders to rely more on alternative data sets [6]