美银：市场或已不信“鹰派降息”，哈赛特带来“买谣言，卖事实”交易机会

Core Viewpoint - Bank of America anticipates a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week, but Powell may struggle to present a "hawkish cut," leading the market to potentially bet more aggressively on further cuts in January [1][3]. Group 1: Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations - The market expects a 95% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut at the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, with economic forecasts suggesting an upward revision for growth in 2025-2026, while unemployment rate predictions may also rise [3]. - The median dot plot may indicate two rate cuts next year, with the potential for a more dovish stance from the new Fed chair, Hassett, raising concerns about long-term interest rates [3][6]. Group 2: Liquidity Management and RMPs - Bank of America predicts the Federal Reserve will announce a Reserve Management Purchase (RMP) plan, starting in January with monthly purchases of $45 billion in Treasury securities, exceeding market expectations [4][11]. - This liquidity injection is expected to support arbitrage trading and maintain a low volatility environment, benefiting the front-end market [4][12]. Group 3: Market Reactions and Investment Strategies - The anticipated decline in the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield below 4% is likely to occur, driven by the "buy the rumor" strategy surrounding Hassett's nomination, which may also lower 30-year mortgage rates below 6% [7][9]. - Bank of America maintains an overweight recommendation on agency MBS, non-agency MBS, and CMBS, expecting the MOVE index to decline further, leading to a tightening of spreads [9]. Group 4: Credit and Securitized Asset Allocation - In the credit market, if the new Fed chair adopts a dovish stance, investment-grade corporate bond spreads may initially narrow due to duration chasing, while the yield curve between 10-year and 30-year bonds may flatten [13]. - CLOs are highlighted as resilient assets with good carry yield and price stability, while high-yield bonds face challenges due to volatility driven by AI and shifting Fed expectations [13].