Ed Bradford

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Government bond trader; granular takes on duration, curves, and macro

Bond Futures Surge as Curve Flattens, Front
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Bond Futures Surge as Curve Flattens, Front

Bond futures well bid again as the curve flattens aggressively with front end whites all red. https://t.co/d4dX0TgauD

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AI-Driven Low Rates Boost Term Premium Compression, Hedge Long Bonds
SocialFeb 13, 2026

AI-Driven Low Rates Boost Term Premium Compression, Hedge Long Bonds

A very positive setup for duration and UST term premium compression if rates are to stay low for a longer timeframe because of AI disruption. It will take time to play out but long end is well priced and...

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Short‑term Bond Shorts Suffer as 5‑Year Yields Surge
SocialFeb 13, 2026

Short‑term Bond Shorts Suffer as 5‑Year Yields Surge

It has been a painful few weeks for the short belly crowd (moi included) as 5s has been kinging up on the curve. Warsh nomination and slow AI disruption have been the main culprits https://t.co/3pqYjTV3QZ

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Risk‑off Sentiment Set to Dis
SocialFeb 12, 2026

Risk‑off Sentiment Set to Dis

Risk off upending most auction setups as US Treasury gets ready to dump some serious duration into a strong rally across the curve with belly leading. https://t.co/vNjhvRIzxH

By Ed Bradford