Interest futures rebounded on Friday after reaching fresh lows in the previous session on US fiscal health concerns. The rebound came as bargain hunters bought the recent dip. However, the outlook for the bond market remains dim. 30-year Treasury yield (Source: Bloomberg) Treasury yields soared before pulling back on Thursday after reports that Trump’s tax Read More…
Interest futures extended gains on Friday as Treasury yields eased on increasing expectations for Fed rate cuts. However, prices had a difficult start to the week as risk appetite soared on a trade truce between China and the US. Most investors felt confident enough to buy equities at the expense of the bond market. US Read More…
Interest futures are showing cautious sentiment as markets digest central bank actions and brace for fresh inflation data next week. Traders now price in a 82% probability that the Fed will hold its rates in the next policy meeting as well, with overall reduced expectations for rate cuts in 2025. The shift follows a series Read More…
Interest futures edged higher on Friday as optimism built about likely trade talks between China and the US. The rebound followed declines in the previous two sessions after downbeat US economic data. Meanwhile, market participants eagerly await the US nonfarm payrolls report for clues on Fed rate cuts. On Friday, China said it was considering Read More…
Interest futures extended gains on Friday as sentiment improved amid hopes of a trade deal between China and the US. The likelihood of lower tariffs hurts Treasury yields, boosting interest futures. Meanwhile, market participants are awaiting the release of US inflation and employment figures next week. US 30-year yields (Source: Bloomberg) Interest futures have had Read More…
Interest futures extended losses on Friday as the trade war between the US and China raged. Uncertainty about the US economy has caused most investors to dump US assets and flee for safety in gold and other haven assets like the yen. The decline continued despite recent data showing softer-than-expected US consumer and wholesale inflation. Read More…
