
U.S. Treasury yields have recovered as the Fed prepares for a rate hike next week. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 3.74% after falling to near 3.40%.
EUR/USD News Today - Fed Policy Uncertainty Muddles Market Mood
The market mood has recently been mixed as investors are torn between supporting the strength of the US economy against a tight labor market and strong demand in the services sector. Upbeat labor demand suggests inflationary pressures remain on the back of strong demand for higher-wage labor. That would leave more cash in the hands of households, which would lead to higher retail demand due to future inflation.Therefore, Fed policymakers are pushing for a higher interest rate peak rather than the current rate hike pace to minimize inflation chaos. Expectations of a higher neutral rate have raised recession fears.