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US Jobs Data Fuels Rate Hike Bets, Affecting Global Markets
Robust US jobs data released recently has led to increased bets on further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, causing US Treasury yields to spike to multi-year highs. This development has impacted global markets, with stock indices like the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite experiencing declines. Indian equities also fell approximately 1% for the week, influenced by higher US Treasury yields, elevated crude prices, and foreign selling. The rise in yields has also strengthened the US dollar against currencies like the Japanese yen. In related news, US diesel prices reached a record $5.85 a gallon, contributing to rising transportation costs. Citigroup has reportedly delayed its forecast for a Federal Reserve rate cut to 2027 following the strong jobs report.
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