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The long end of the US investment grade curve is quietly transforming. Curve steepening has created attractive yields while liquidity has dramatically improved—RFQ responses have nearly doubled and spreads have tightened significantly. With enhanced tools and deeper markets, long-duration trading is more accessible than ever.

Highlights:The unique position of MarketAxess as a leading electronic trading platform allows CP+ to leverage insights from both trades and non-traded inquiries.Our analysis reveals that on-platform trades are more reliable inputs for CP+ than off-platform trades and that even inquiries that Did ...