The bond-market rally is defying the typical investing playbook. Here’s why.
Summary
Despite a surprisingly rapid expansion of the U.S. economy during the third quarter, Treasury bonds experienced an unexpected market rally in October. This unusual price movement directly contradicts the typical playbook utilized by investors during periods of strong macroeconomic data.
The U.S. economy expanded at its fastest clip in over five years during the third quarter, according to the Commerce Department’s initial reading on GDP. Yet despite a barrage of robust data, Treasury bonds staged a surprise rally in October.
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