US Treasuries Fall as Inflation Data Erode Fed Rate-Cut Wager

US Treasuries declined after hotter-than-expected CPI data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain higher-for-longer interest rates. The rise in inflation readings reduced market bets on near-term rate cuts, triggering a repricing of yields across the curve, particularly at the short end. This shift strengthened the US dollar as widening rate differentials boosted dollar-denominated asset appeal amid resilient inflation. Fixed-income markets, especially 2-year Treasuries, were most sensitive due to their direct linkage to Fed policy expectations. Traders will focus on the upcoming FOMC minutes and next month’s core PCE inflation report to gauge the central bank’s reaction to persistent price pressures.

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