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Bond Traders Bail on Fed Hike Wagers on Softer Inflation Outlook

Bloomberg Markets·July 16, 2026·1 min read

US bond traders are exiting positions bought in anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate hike this year, following two benign inflation reports. The bullish tone in the bond market has shifted as softer inflation data reduces expectations for an increase, prompting traders to scramble out of rate-hike wagers.

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