Anybody else short US 30 Bond

Discussion in 'Financial Futures' started by richard_m, Dec 18, 2007.

  1. Lucrum

    Lucrum

    I wonder, is the bid under the ZB/ZN mean someone isn't buying the strength in equities. Or have we entered into some sort of Goldie locks twilight zone economy I'm not aware of.
     
    #751     Aug 14, 2008
  2. jasonjm

    jasonjm

    there is no rhyme or reason

    I reckon its the specs shorting and the fed longing

    so each has a preset level they want to keep and it just ranges imbetween the levels
     
    #752     Aug 14, 2008
  3. as commodity bubble bursts Hedge Funds putting $ into safe haven = US Treasuries doesn't matter what spooz and oil are doing.
     
    #753     Aug 14, 2008
  4. jasonjm

    jasonjm

    it matters what inflation is doing though

    and its at 6%

    going long ZB as a safe haven is risky IMO because you are on the same side of the trade as everyone else, the fundamentals do not support ZB here, so when someone big pulls funds outta ZB, lookout below.
     
    #754     Aug 14, 2008
  5. with CPI as high as it is I am shocked like you are, I trade the intra day tape and levels so it is what it is. In reading some economists interpretations some see this as a short term issue. Like someone on here said before "markets don't have to make sense and can stay irrational longer than most can stay liquid."
     
    #755     Aug 14, 2008
  6. Does anybody trade ZN/ZB afterhours ie 6pm-7am EST. How is the price movement during that time. Thanks
     
    #756     Aug 14, 2008
  7. Surdo

    Surdo

    Generally one way action with low volume, unless you are position trading, do not waste your time after 3PM!

    surdo
     
    #757     Aug 14, 2008
  8. TYtrader

    TYtrader

    I have, the TY, but don't anymore. I usually stop when the pits close at 3:00 ET. Too thin, not enough movement, but if you like trding low volatility, it might be for you.
     
    #758     Aug 14, 2008
  9. 10 and 30yr settlement today reinvestment of coupon payments one reason for rally...
     
    #759     Aug 15, 2008
  10. bid bid bid bid bid bid bid bid
     
    #760     Aug 20, 2008