• May 15, 2024

Fed's Kashkari: Fed May Maintain Current Interest Rates to Discern Inflation Direction

According to Odaily News: Federal Reserve official, Neel Kashkari, has suggested that it might be prudent to keep interest rates at their current levels for the time being. This approach could provide the necessary time and data to discern the future trajectory of inflation. In addition, Kashkari highlighted that the progression of the Fed's balance sheet reduction is satisfactory and reaffirmed the institution's commitment to achieving its inflation target of 2%.  

  • May 15, 2024

TREASURIES-U.S. 10-year Treasury yield drops to one-month low ahead of CPI data

The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield dropped to its lowest in a month on Wednesday ahead of the release of closely watched U.S. inflation data. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to as low as 4.418%, its lowest since April 10, and was last down 2 basis points at 4.424%. U.S. consumer price data is due at 1230 GMT and will drive near-term Federal Reserve policy, and hence Treasuries.