Fed’s QT Surprise! Powell Announced That Maturing Mortgage-backed Securities (MBSs) Will Be Reinvested Into Short-term Treasury Bills

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Like tuna surprise (bleech!!), Fed Chair Powell announced a move towards reinvesting maturing MBS into ST Treasury bill decreasing the duration of The Fed’s balance sheet.

Fed’s QT Surprise: Powell announced that maturing mortgage-backed securities (MBSs) will be reinvested into short-term Treasury bills instead of longer-duration Treasuries, signaling a shift toward a shorter-duration balance sheet.
🧭 Strategic Implications: This move distances the Fed from potential “yield curve control” strategies and aligns with pre-2008 norms, where the average maturity was under 3 years—suggesting a long-term pivot in portfolio structure.
💰 Market Impact: The decision, coupled with rising Treasury yields and upcoming refunding announcements, intensifies pressure on the 10-year yield, especially as the Treasury seeks to fund a $38 trillion debt load with more short-term instruments.

I just hope the Nittany Kittens (Penn State) don’t surprise Ohio State in today’s football game!

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