U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Fed Chair Warsh Speech Awaited
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U.S. Treasury yields rose Wednesday as investors turned their focus to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming talks in Europe, seeking clarity on the monetary policy path. The move comes after a string of strong U.S. economic data reinforced expectations that interest rates will stay higher for longer, according to reports.
The yield uptick followed a series of robust data releases last week: U.S. GDP grew 2.1% in the first quarter, beating the 1.6% forecast; core PCE held steady at 0.3% month-on-month; and initial jobless claims fell to 215,000, per market data. These figures support the view that the Fed will maintain its restrictive stance, weighing on bond prices.
Markets are now focused on any shift in tone from Warsh's speech, especially with annual core inflation still elevated at 4.1% in May. Further remarks from Fed officials in the coming days could provide additional catalysts for yields in the near term.
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Update: At the ECB Forum in Sintra, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh declined to provide any hints about the July rate path, reinforcing market uncertainty. Former Fed Governor Frederic Mishkin commented that markets will remain data-dependent on upcoming inflation and jobs figures. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields continue to trade in a narrow range as traders await fresh signals from policymakers.
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Update: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivered his speech in Europe, warning investors against extracting interest-rate clues from his remarks. The comments reduce expectations of clear forward guidance, potentially limiting near-term yield movements.
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Update: In his long-awaited speech, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh gave no hints on a July rate hike and reiterated his dislike of forward guidance. This leaves markets in wait-and-see mode for the monetary policy path.
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Update: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivered his scheduled speech in Europe but offered no hints on a July rate hike, reaffirming his dislike of forward guidance. This disappointed traders seeking clearer signals on the rate path, potentially capping yield movements in the near term.