why are T-notes so strong?

Discussion in 'Economics' started by Poole, Nov 15, 2007.

  1. Poole

    Poole

    kind of odd, specifically the 30 year note

    its at 115 now, and heading up....

    im thinking of shorting it long time frame, but not sure if its a great idea.

    You would think that with inflation picking up, and the weakened dollar, that notes and bonds may not be the best place to park money

    But it seems like the masses are just heading to safety ?
     
  2. bgp

    bgp

    poole there is a flight to quality occuring.

    bgp
     
  3. Poole

    Poole

    yeah thats what i figured

    any guesses where the top is on the 30 year notes?

    121?

    here?
     
  4. They are strong because it was obvious there were a lot more buyers than sellers today.


    my system is having me short it all the way up though, so I am positive it will go back down.

    RIDE THE DRAGON!
     
  5. Panic selling of stocks buys dollars and treasuries.

    When panic ends, dollar goes back to decline. I'd imagine rates go back up, too.

    See august panic for example
     
  6. bgp

    bgp

    next area of resistance on the 30 yr bond is : 115-21 then 116-04. it all depends how deep the drop in the dow is.

    bgp
     
  7. bgp

    bgp

    hi so far tonight on 30 yr .bond 115-20


    bgp
     
  8. sharp10

    sharp10

    I did hear from a friend down in the pits that the move in the 10yr was amplified by an error on a pretty big option spread, which it was wrong sided.
     
  9. bgp

    bgp

    yes, i heard that.

    bgp
     
  10. Poole

    Poole

    dangggggg


    so where is the top for the 30 year notes?

    121?


    I basically want to trade the 30 year against my house, if bond prices keep falling like this, the RE market will be saved somewhat and/or I will be able to refinance into a lower 30 year fixed

    so I want to short the 30 year note, only question is where to start shorting?

    could this sucker go all the way to like 135?
     
    #10     Nov 21, 2007