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The market is signaling a dramatic shift: demand for longer‑term U.S. Treasury bonds has collapsed, leaving yields to rise sharply. For quantitative traders, this environment creates both risk and opportunity. The following analysis explains the forces behind the drying up of buyers, connects the phenomenon to core concepts taught in advanced finance programs, and outlines concrete steps to incorporate the signal into systematic strategies. The Supply‑Demand Imbalance in the Long‑Term Treasury Market Long‑term Treasury securities are financed by the Treasury’s borrowing needs and absorbed by a mix of domestic and foreign investors, pension funds, insurance companies, and central banks....