How is it humanly possible

Discussion in 'Trading' started by PohPoh, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. that Short term rates are 1.00%...
    and 30 year bond prices are not crashing like a bastard...
    I assume it will begin, in earnest...but I am just talking my position...
     
  2. gnome

    gnome

    The Fed doesn't control long rates, and nervous investors are buying the 30 year out of fear of default on alternatives... jmg
     
  3. rosy2

    rosy2

    buy TBT for longterm investment. rates are going higher
     
  4. I know that G...just curious as to the logic - even panicked investors are willing to lose money to NOT lose money...buying bonds that are net drains...
    eventually that logic has to stop...
     
  5. There's tight supply and excessive derivatives-related speculation that supports the long-end of the curve. :cool:
     
  6. kxvid

    kxvid

    Don't you know? Bond investors enjoy losing money. They swarm all over those low yields. They especially like it when yields go negative, so they lose even more money.