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Bond Market Pricing in at Least One Interest Rate Hike in 2022

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Bond Market Pricing in at Least One Interest Rate Hike in 2022

The bond market is currently pricing in a 56.8% chance of a rate hike by December 2022.

By Lauren Muskett | July 20, 2021

ECB Leaves Rates Unchanged, Hints at Easing

ECB Leaves Rates Unchanged, Hints at Easing

Amid "pervasive uncertainty" over trade, "the ECB and the U.S. Federal Reserve appear to have given up on plans to tighten [monetary] policy."

By Matthew Heller | June 6, 2019

U.S. Job Growth Falls to 151,000 in August

U.S. Job Growth Falls to 151,000 in August

The latest jobs report increases the odds the Federal Reserve will defer any interest rate hike until no sooner than December.

By Matthew Heller | September 6, 2016

Yellen Dampens Expectations for April Rate Hike

Yellen Dampens Expectations for April Rate Hike

With readings on the U.S. economy "mixed" since the start of the year, the Federal Reserve will continue to "proceed cautiously."

By Matthew Heller | March 29, 2016

January Data Still Show Solid Labor Market

January Data Still Show Solid Labor Market

While U.S. job growth slowed to 151,000 jobs after a year-end surge, the unemployment rate fell to an eight-year low.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 5, 2016

Strong Jobs Report Makes Rate Hike Likely

Strong Jobs Report Makes Rate Hike Likely

The gain of 211,000 jobs in November should remove "the final doubts" that the Fed will raise rates this month.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | December 4, 2015

Fed Officials Boost Rate Hike Expectations

Fed Officials Boost Rate Hike Expectations

Comments at a conference suggest policymakers are ready for "liftoff" at the Fed's December meeting.

By Matthew Heller | November 19, 2015

Junk Bond Default Rate to Hit 3.3%

Junk Bond Default Rate to Hit 3.3%

S&P warns the speculative-grade market will be under pressure from a "near-certain" hike in interest rates.

By Matthew Heller | November 17, 2015

Producer Prices Dip for 2nd Straight Month

Producer Prices Dip for 2nd Straight Month

October showed a 0.4% decline in the producer price index, possibly complicating the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates.

By Matthew Heller | November 13, 2015

Strong U.S. Job Gains Boost Case for Rate Hike

Strong U.S. Job Gains Boost Case for Rate Hike

Economists and investors see the October jobs report as a green light for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | November 6, 2015

Consumer Spending up Only 1% in September

Consumer Spending up Only 1% in September

With income, consumption, and inflation trending lower, the prospects for an interest-rate hike next month may be dimming.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 30, 2015

Fed Points Toward Rate Hike in December

Fed Points Toward Rate Hike in December

After its latest policy meeting, the central bank downplays recent financial market turmoil and drops warnings of global economic fragility.

By Matthew Heller | October 29, 2015

Loan Managers See Rising Defaults in Next Year

Loan Managers See Rising Defaults in Next Year

While respondents to a quarterly survey continue to be concerned about defaults, the outlook for credit spreads is decidedly mixed.

By Matthew Heller | October 22, 2015

Retail, Food Sales up Only 0.1% Last Month

Retail, Food Sales up Only 0.1% Last Month

Economists say the sluggish September figures support the view that the Federal Reserve won't raise interest rates this year.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 14, 2015

Fed Official Sees Rate Hike This Year as ‘Appropriate’

Fed Official Sees Rate Hike This Year as ‘Appropriate’

The Atlanta Fed's president believes the economy is still on a "satisfactory track" and a "liftoff decision" on rates could come in October or December.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 9, 2015