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Mark Cabana on the Fed, QT and Treasury Funding

Odd Lots

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Understanding the Repo Market Dynamics

The repo market is a balance of cash available for short-term investment and collateral requiring funding, with treasury collateral being the most common. When repo rates spike, it indicates a shortage of cash to fund the collateral. At month and year-end, dealers reduce involvement due to balance sheet reporting and treasury settlements, resulting in less cash and more collateral needing financing, leading to higher repo rates.

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