Fed rate hike odds jump as traders price in tighter policy
Key takeaways
- Treasury yields have pushed odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike this year to 43% in the last 24 hours amid higher inflation and a stronger-than-expected labor market.
- Hopes for rate cuts have been dampened by these factors.
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The news suggests the central bank might raise borrowing costs sooner than expected because the economy is stronger and prices are rising faster. This could slow growth and lower returns for investments like stocks.
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