Alexandra Ivanova

Date	Ticker	Direction	Thesis	Source
Feb 13, 2026	US TREASURIES	LONG	"J.P. Morgan strategists recommending 2-year Treasuries as a tactical trade... I actually agree." She also notes that "technicals that have been so strong [in credit] are starting to turn." With economic data softening and the "AI Scare" driving risk-off sentiment, the front end of the curve (2-Year) offers protection. Ivanova suggests the market is pricing in perfection for rate cuts, but the 2-year is the safer spot compared to the volatile long end or crowded corporate credit. LONG. A hot CPI print forces the Fed to hold rates higher for longer, damaging the short-end trade.	Bloomberg Markets AI Fear Drives Rout & Goldman Lawyer Quits Ov...
Feb 13, 2026	UK EQUITIES	WATCH	"At the long end, I feel like it will be quite volatile... good levels to get back in [on selloffs]." The recent 100-year bond issuance shows demand, but volatility is expected due to heavy supply and political uncertainty (UK budget/elections). The strategy is not to chase rallies but to wait for volatility to provide better entry points. WATCH (Buy the dip). Fiscal slippage in the UK drives yields significantly higher, devaluing long-duration assets.	Bloomberg Markets AI Fear Drives Rout & Goldman Lawyer Quits Ov...