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Treasury Market Volatility Signals Heightened Macro Risk Despite Geopolitical Relief

Friday, May 8, 2026

Despite overnight Treasury rally following Iran ceasefire perceptions, the rising MOVE Index indicates growing interest rate volatility expectations are pressuring mortgage-backed securities valuations. This divergence between short-term relief and underlying volatility measures suggests structural uncertainty in fixed income markets.

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Persistent volatility amid geopolitical relief indicates fundamental economic uncertainties that could accelerate institutional migration toward alternative digital assets and DeFi protocols.

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