US interest futures came under selling pressure this week as upbeat US data prompted traders to scale back aggressive bets for rate cuts. The Fed’s meeting in September delivered a 25-bps rate cut, but Fed Chair Powell stressed that the policy will remain data-dependent with no pre-commitment to a cutting cycle. The Fed’s nuance, combined Read More…
Interest futures eased on Friday as Treasury yields and the dollar continued their recovery after the expected Fed rate cut. However, the central bank confirmed that it would continue rate reduction for the rest of the year due to the growing risks to the labor market. The anticipation for a Fed rate cut and a Read More…
Interest futures eased on Friday but were set to end the week higher after a surge in Fed rate cut expectations. Inflation figures on Thursday allowed Treasury yields to recover from their recent collapse, putting pressure on interest futures. Since last week, market participants have absorbed data showing a rapid slowdown in the US labor Read More…
Interest futures rallied on Friday after US data revealed a smaller-than-expected increase in employment in August. The downbeat jobs data led to a surge in expectations for a Fed rate cut and a decline in Treasury yields. Interest futures have had a bullish week marked by a gradual increase in Fed rate cut expectations. Since Read More…
Interest futures eased on Friday but were heading for a slight monthly gain after wild fluctuations. Prices have swung in August due to a big shift in the Fed rate cut outlook. At the same time, the conflict between Trump and Powell has impacted interest futures. This week, Fed rate cut expectations remained elevated as Read More…
The US interest futures are trending with caution this week as investors attempt to reconcile slowing labor market statistics with the ongoing high inflation. Meanwhile, market participants await important cues from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Products sensitive to the federal funds rate are still implying a high possibility of Read More…
