"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.