What to Expect From U.S. Rate Volatility in 2020
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This year will be remembered for a high level of policy uncertainty and fears of a U.S. recession that pushed up rate volatility from record lows.
The volatility roller coaster may only be repeated next year if circumstances lead to the market pricing further rate cuts. In this case, systematic short-volatility strategies will continue to underperform relative to recent years.