Fiscal Dominance, Flows from China, Plus Some Thoughts on Global Conflict (Core Strategy Rebalance)
Apr 12, 2024
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What BTC Shrugging Off CPI Says About Current Fiscal Situation
The most significant piece of macro data this week was the CPI. Headline CPI registered at 3.5%, surpassing the anticipated 3.4%, while core CPI remained steady from last month at 3.8%, also above the expected 3.7%. This increase was largely attributed to rising costs in auto insurance and shelter. Consequently, interest rates saw a sharp rise, with the 10-year Treasury yield climbing by 20 basis points—a situation further exacerbated by a poor 10Y auction on Wednesday.
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