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Fed chief Jerome Powell has said "policy uncertainty" clouds the rate outlook.

The euro fell to USD 1.020, the lowest level since October 2022, as investors lowered expectations of a rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB).

USD/CHF recovers intraday losses as the outlook of the US Dollar remains firm. Investors await the US inflation data as it will influence the Fed’s interest rate outlook.

Gold price halts Monday’s decline and ties up again with gains on Tuesday. Sources in the Trump administration disclosed that a gradual tariff introduction is being considered to avoid an inflation shock.

USD/JPY gains to near 158.00 as the safe-haven demand of the Japanese Yen has eased. Investors await the US inflation data for fresh guidance on interest rates. Fed dovish bets have lately trimmed on upbeat US labor market data for December.

The NY Fed consumer survey indicates the median 3 year ahead inflation jumped from 2.54% to 2.97% going from October to December.

With Fed rate cuts, a volatile stock market and a bear steepener, what kind of landing will the economy have?

We think strong US inflation data this week should keep US rates and the dollar on the firm side.

Policy uncertainty, the VIX measuring volatility, 5-year breakevens signaling inflation expectations, and a strengthening dollar. These factors collectively influence economic sentiment and investment strategies.

Bitcoin hit its lowest levels since November, trading at $89,260 after strong U.S. jobs data led major investment banks to scale back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.

President-elect Trump's advisers reportedly are studying plans to phase-in increases.

According to the December 2024 Survey of Consumer Expectations conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data, median inflation expectations rose to 3.0% from 2.6% at the three-year horizon

US markets close with mixed results, Nasdaq down and S&P 500 slightly up. Economic data shows steady inflation expectations. Asia markets also mixed.

With rising materials and energy prices, the inflation monster is becoming more fierce and bonds are definitely worse for wear.

We continue to see rates increasing today, with the 10-year rate rising 2.5 basis points to 4.79% and the 30-year rate increasing two basis points to 4.97%.

There’s nowhere else to start other than Wednesday’s US CPI that occurs after 10yr UST yields climbed +16.1bps last week.

The recent steepening of the yield curve is what is known as a bear steepener where long-term rates rise faster than short term rates. That type of steepening is not associated with recession or economic slowing.

With the strong jobs report behind us, the stock and bond markets will focus on inflation to better gauge the Fed’s next steps.

USD/CHF gains 0.25%, bolstered by reduced expectations of Federal Reserve easing after strong December job figures.

Markets now see little chance of more than one Fed rate cut in 2025.

Investors took their cues from several influential forces. Last week’s strong U.S. jobs report cast doubt on whether the Fed will deliver meaningful rate reductions this year.

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EUR/GBP extends its upward momentum as the Pound Sterling struggles amid mounting concerns over stagflation in the UK. The Pound Sterling faces challenges as a 30-year UK gilt yield has climbed to 5.36%, its highest level since 1998.

Traders adopted a cautious approach on Monday as they awaited two critical inflation reports due later this week, seeking clarity on Federal Reserve interest rate policy.