The bond market sell-off since the start of the year has stemmed from hope that massive monetary and fiscal stimulus will trigger economic recovery and prevent deflation. Concern about the market’s ability to absorb vast quantities of debt has also been to blame. Nonetheless, we expect bond yields to fall back after their recent rise. A prolonged period of ultra-loose monetary policy, the onset of deflation and the prospect of central bank purchases remain powerful anchors.
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