Are 0% Rates the New Normal?

Time Stamp: June 18, 2021 4:36 PM
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Though they employ the same word, the two phrases “return to normal” and “new normal” are diametrically opposed. If you’ve witnessed a live television commercial break in the last month, then you’re probably aware of society’s return to normal; while interest rates, on the other hand, are threatening a new normal as they fail to lift off 0%.

Making a New Normal

The 2YR yield currently rests around 0.15%, which is only 6 basis points higher than its all-time low of 0.09% made in February.* Since 2000, the 2YR has averaged 2.00%, but it’s spent more than 40% of this period below 1.00%.* Putting the magnifying glass on 2010 to present, 0% yields certainly seem more normal than those in higher positive territory.

2YR US Treasury Yield*

Source: US Treasury (treasury.gov)

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The notion of a new normal often alarms people, but the actual shift can happen without those same individuals even noticing. Low yields aren’t necessarily a reason for fear, but they do present a set of historically rare opportunities.

*Values taken from treasury.gov as of 6/10/211

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