Core Insights - The research institution Wrightson ICAP indicates that signs of funding pressure in the repurchase market may lead the Federal Reserve to halt its balance sheet reduction in the upcoming interest rate decision [1][2] - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted earlier this month that the central bank is waiting for the right moment to end the balance sheet reduction, with recent slight fluctuations in the repurchase market serving as a key signal [1][2] - The institution anticipates that the Federal Reserve will begin purchasing U.S. Treasury securities to offset maturing mortgage-backed securities, thereby maintaining a stable overall balance sheet size [1][2] - As the Federal Reserve shifts towards a neutral policy stance, the supply of short-term Treasury securities in the market may decrease by approximately $20 billion per month [1][2]

Group 1: Employment and Monetary Policy - JPMorgan expects the U.S. employment population to increase by 110,000 in June, down from 139,000 in May, with the unemployment rate projected to rise from 4.2% to 4.3%, potentially reigniting concerns about economic growth [1] - Poor non-farm payroll data could pressure the Federal Reserve to accelerate its rate-cutting timeline, as inflation remains distant from targets, necessitating a cautious approach to monetary policy [1] Group 2: Fiscal Deficit and Market Sentiment - Deutsche Bank's survey indicates only 12% of respondents believe the U.S. fiscal deficit will significantly impact the market next year, suggesting that most market participants do not view the fiscal deficit as a major short-term concern [1] - Over time, more investors expect the fiscal deficit to have a significant market impact, with only 8% believing it will have no effect during this period [1] Group 3: Stablecoin and Treasury Demand - Citigroup argues that the growth of stablecoins will not significantly boost demand for U.S. Treasuries in the short term, as new stablecoins may come from existing bank deposits or money market funds, leading to no net increase in Treasury demand [2] - The stablecoin market is projected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2030, with potential incremental Treasury demand from cash reallocation and foreign deposits [2] Group 4: UK and Eurozone Economic Indicators - XTB analysts note increased volatility in UK government bond yields since 2022, attributed to high government debt levels, with a need for public spending to return to pre-pandemic levels to stabilize the bond market [3] - Eurozone's June services PMI and composite PMI data indicate the longest low-growth phase in 27 years, with new orders contracting for 13 consecutive months, reflecting weak domestic and external demand [3] Group 5: U.S. Treasury Supply and Economic Outlook - UBS Global Wealth Management reports that the supply of long-term U.S. Treasuries should remain manageable, despite concerns over increased issuance to finance federal debt [4] - Analysts express caution regarding potential rate cuts in the U.S., despite pressure from President Trump and disappointing employment data, suggesting that rate cuts may not effectively address current economic issues [4]