BlackRock’s Rieder: Front-End of Yield Curve ‘Incredibly Attractive’

The video discusses the current state of Treasury yields, focusing on the Fed funds rate and the yield curve. It highlights the attractiveness of the front end of the yield curve due to the Fed's current stance and potential rate cuts if the economy slows. The back end of the yield curve is also analyzed, considering inflation rates and its role in a portfolio.

What is the current state of the Fed funds rate according to the video?

• It is decreasing rapidly.

• It is at the upper bound.

• It is increasing rapidly.

• It is at the lower bound.

Why is the front end of the yield curve considered attractive?

• Because the Fed is actively increasing rates.

• Due to the Fed's inaction and potential rate cuts.

• Because inflation is decreasing.

• Due to high risk and low reward.

What makes the two-year note difficult to sell at current levels?

• It has a high interest rate.

• It is not attractive to investors.

• It has a reasonable carry and asymmetric risk-reward.

• It offers high risk and low reward.

What is the current inflation rate mentioned in the video?

• About 1%

• About 2%

• About 4%

• About 3%

What is the current state of the 10-year note according to the video?

• It is rapidly decreasing in value.

• It is at an all-time high.

• It is not very interesting for portfolios.

• It is highly attractive for portfolios.