End of QT unlikely to affect bond valuations much

In his semi-annual testimony to Congress, Jerome Powell reiterated that the Fed is deciding how and when to end its balance sheet rundown. Although some officials have indicated that it could finish as soon as this year, we doubt that this would have a big effect on the valuation of US Treasuries.

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