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Investors Increasingly Bet on Treasury Bond Gains
Investors are placing a higher premium on call options for longer-term U.S. Treasury bonds compared to put options, marking a significant change from a 250 basis point premium for put options over call options in late September. This suggests a growing expectation of further gains in Treasury bond prices. Additionally, an options trade targets a 4.60% drop in the 10-year Treasury yield within one month, involving approximately 65,000 contracts and costing about $7 million in premium. The 10-year Treasury yield has fallen below 5.00% for the first time since September 23, down 40 basis points from its peak on October 7. The bond market is experiencing substantial fluctuations.