Back to basis: Why the Treasury basis trade is in focus

Why is there so much focus on the U.S. Treasury cash-futures basis trade? Kate Finlayson, global head of FICC Market Structure and Liquidity Strategy, breaks it down with Brian Fitzsimmons, head of North America Rates Securities Trading, and John Schwartz, global head of Sovereign Financing Trading. They discuss the intricacies of the basis trade, regulatory concerns amid recent market volatility and various measures to account for leverage in the system.    This episode was recorded on May 27, 2025.   The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. They are not issued by Research but are a solicitation under CFTC Rule 1.71. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. The FICC market structure publications, or to one, newsletters, mentioned in this podcast are available for J.P. Morgan clients. Please contact your J.P. Morgan sales representative should you wish to receive these. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures © 2025 JPMorgan Chase & Company. All rights reserved.