Key Takeaways:
- The 2-year Treasury yield remains steady at 4.691%.
- The 10-year Treasury yield stands unchanged at 4.294%.
- The 30-year Treasury yield holds steady at 4.421%.
Market Factors:
With the upcoming release of the first revision of fourth-quarter U.S. GDP and international trade data, investors are closely monitoring the state of the economy. Additionally, the personal-consumption expenditure price index for January is on the horizon, serving as the Fed’s key inflation measure.
Federal Reserve Outlook:
Investors are eager to hear insights from various Federal Reserve officials scheduled to speak on Wednesday. Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, Boston Fed President Susan Collins, and New York Fed President John Williams are among those expected to share their perspectives.
Market Response:
Following recent reports of weak durable-goods orders and rising house prices, markets are currently predicting a high likelihood that the Fed will maintain interest rates between 5.25% and 5.5% at its March 20 meeting, based on the CME FedWatch Tool analysis.