What do US rates tradersduring the beginning of a recession

Hi all,

Interviewing with a rates team. Having a hard time finding this answer.

As the 2yr and 10yr yields are starting to flatten. Can someone explain how would US Rates team at a buy-side firm position itself on the yield curve? Specifically, when dealing with a trough that is leading into a recession within the business cycle?

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