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July 1, 2026

US Monthly Outlook: The Summer of Bonds

Monthly UpdateEquitiesRates CreditRates Govt BondsConsumer DiscretionaryEnergy

The report suggests a more favorable outlook for US Treasuries this summer as Fed hike expectations appear aggressive and unwarranted by current data. Consumer spending remains a significant headwind due to weak real income growth.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The US Treasury market is expected to perform favorably during the summer months due to positive historical seasonals.
  • 2.The Fed is likely to remain on hold until late 2026 rather than hike rates, as inflation expectations have cooled and growth remains concentrated in specific sectors.
  • 3.Consumer spending is facing significant headwinds from declining real wages and a historically low savings rate.

Table of Contents

  • Macro Musings
  • Fed & Rates View
  • Market Thoughts
  • Special Topic: Consumer spending & the World Cup
  • Forecasts

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Authors

George GoncalvesAgron NicajTarun Chandanala

Securities

US TreasuriesSOFR Futures

Themes

AI-Driven GrowthConsumer FragilityFed Policy Reset

Regions

North AmericaAsia PacificUnited StatesJapan