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Former Fed Vice Chair Roger Ferguson expects two interest rate hikes due to core CPI remaining above 2.5%. — Expected rate hikes are strongly negative for risk assets and increase borrowing costs across the economy.
-0.80Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims the U.S. bond market is the most resilient globally, citing falling 30-year yields. — Official confidence in Treasury stability helps lower risk premiums and supports bond price stability.
+0.40Options positioning has shifted from betting on higher rates to front-running rate cuts following Bessent's commentary. — A shift toward anticipating rate cuts typically boosts equity valuations and risk appetite.
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Stanley Druckenmiller predicts that Secretary Bessent will lose his battle with the bond markets. — Skepticism from a high-profile investor suggests potential future volatility or a correction in Treasury yields.
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