Are Treasuries Safe After the SVB Collapse?
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The transcript discusses the influence of Federal Reserve messaging on fixed income markets, highlighting the challenges of interpreting various data points. It questions the safety of treasuries as a safe haven asset, especially in light of SVB's duration risk issues. Paul McCauley provides insights on the stability of asset prices, emphasizing that while treasuries are credit risk-free, their price stability is not guaranteed. The only truly secure asset is an FDIC-insured deposit, with market outcomes depending on inflation and Fed actions.
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What challenges do market participants face in gauging the Fed's future actions?
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According to Paul McCauley, what is the only thing that is 100% for sure in the market?
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