Backwardation – When the Present Commands a Premium
What Is Backwardation? Backwardation is a market condition where futures prices trade below the current spot price of an asset. […]
What Is Backwardation? Backwardation is a market condition where futures prices trade below the current spot price of an asset. […]
This week’s data reflects a continued normalization with a mild bull flatteningA bull flattenerA bull flattener is a yield curve shift where long-term bond yields fall faster than short-term yields, flattening the curve. It is "bullish" for bond prices—particularly long-duration bonds—and often signals investor fear of an economic slowdown, acting as a "flight to safety". More is a yield curve shift where
April 24, 2026 | 10:32 ET RISK PREMIUM COMPRESSION ERP compression *Fed policy rate probabilities are generated by a proprietary
What Led to the Drop in the Fed’s Balance SheetA financial "snapshot" that reveals exactly what a company owns and owes at a specific moment in time. It follows the fundamental formula: Assets = Liabilities + Equity. By subtracting what is owed (liabilities) from what is owned (assets), the balance sheet shows the "book value" or the net worth belonging to the owners. More (April 2022 → March 2026)? The Federal Reserve’s total assets—commonly
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