Due to the incredibly light calendar of economic data this week, this morning's combination of S&P PMI and Consumer Sentiment added up to the most consequential morning of market movers for bonds.  There has indeed been a bit of a reaction, but it's playing out well within the recent range.

There was 2-way volatility following the PMI data due to stronger internals offsetting a weaker headline.  15 minutes later, calm inflation expectations and modestly lower Consumer Sentiment offered no objections to a modest rally.  Ironically, the highest volume move occurred at 10:50am ET without any clear connection to data or events (not to say there is no connection, but not one that we've seen).

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With that, the day is essentially over unless something interesting hits the news and grabs the market's attention (always possible, but never a given).