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Dollar weakens, bonds rally as markets brace for Fed rate cut
The dollar fell and bonds gained as traders anticipated a Federal Reserve rate cut, while stocks remained steady and Chinese economic concerns fueled talks of potential stimulus.
The dollar weakened while bonds rose as traders prepared for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. Bloomberg’s dollar index hit an eight-month low, and the yen surged to its highest level since July, driven by narrowing US-Japan interest rate differences. Treasury yields also fell, with the two-year note dropping to its lowest since September 2022.
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Stocks saw muted moves, with Europe’s Stoxx 600 and US futures trading in narrow ranges. Meanwhile, China’s poor economic data has raised concerns about potential stimulus measures.
In commodities, gold reached a record high, and oil steadied following a recent gain.
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Last update: Sep 16, 2024