“The perceived reaction function that we saw at that time was extremely flat… even in May 2021 a half-percent inflation surprise… the two-year rate didn't move.”

Carolin Pflueger · Odd Lots · Why Treasuries Are 'Risky' Again

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Observed that the market’s perceived policy reaction function remained flat throughout 2021 despite high inflation, indicating expectations of zero rates regardless of conditions

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