Rate Cut Hopes Fade After Strong Economic Data
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Bond market expectations for a June rate cut fell below 50% after strong ISM factory data showing first expansion in 16 months
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Inflation data in line with Fed hopes but creates a "wait and see" situation for rate cuts according to a former Fed official
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Long-dated Treasury yields saw one of this year's widest daily increases as bond traders turned sour on rate cut expectations
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Futures markets data shows investors losing faith in June timeline, with odds of a cut that month now below 57%
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Fed remains confident rate cuts achievable but economy's strength gives little reason to hurry cuts