Market Comment| Powell’s testimony reinforced expectations of gradual rate hikes in the US

Published on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 | Updated on Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Market Comment| Powell’s testimony reinforced expectations of gradual rate hikes in the US

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  The US 10Y yield trimmed yesterday´s increase, but the 2Y yield continued inched up after Powell’s testimony to Congress supported a gradual tightening of monetary policy, as expected. Regarding the economic scenario, the Fed said that recent data suggest the economy is performing strongly and the risks to the economy are “roughly balanced” (see). […]

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