Gulf Investment’s Bertoni Sees 10-Year U.S. Treasury at 2.50% in Next Couple of Months

What was one of the reasons for the weaker-than-expected payroll changes?

• Government shutdown

• Increase in inflation

• Rise in interest rates

• Decrease in consumer spending

Why is the U.S. Treasury market considered attractive according to the discussion?

• High inflation rates

• Increasing consumer spending

• Stable job growth without inflation pressure

• Decreasing interest rates

What is the expected CPI consensus mentioned in the discussion?

• 2.0%

• 1.6%

• 3.0%

• 2.5%

What is a significant concern for the bond market regarding the Federal Reserve?

• Interest rate hikes

• Size of the Fed's balance sheet

• Decrease in consumer confidence

• Increase in inflation

What does the discussion suggest is more important than the Fed's forward guidance?

• Size of the balance sheet

• Interest rate cuts

• Inflation rates

• Consumer spending