Euro Zone Bond Yields Rise Amid Positive Trade Deal Prospects
Euro zone bond yields increased on Thursday as risk sentiment improved with the EU nearing a trade deal with the U.S. A tentative 15% tariff plan on U.S. imports emerged, leading to a drop in Bund prices. ECB policy announcements are awaited, impacting future rate cut expectations.
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In early Thursday trading, euro zone bond yields surged, driven by a positive turn in risk sentiment linked to the European Union's proximity to finalizing a trade deal with the United States. Diplomatic sources indicated a likely 15% tariff on U.S. imports, a significant reduction from an anticipated 30% levy set for August 1.
Market reactions were immediate, as reflected in Bunds shedding value, influenced by optimistic trade discussions. Commerzbank's Hauke Siemssen observed this trend, noting the yield on Germany's 10-year bond ascended 7.5 basis points to 2.674%, poised to mark its steepest daily increase since mid-May. This movement highlighted the inverse relationship between bond yields and prices.
Investors cast eyes on the European Central Bank's anticipated policy statement later today. Despite previous interest rate reductions totaling 200 basis points, forecasts of further rate cuts have been tempered by news of the EU-U.S. trade alignment. Predictions now suggest a reduced likelihood of ECB rate reductions in September, impacting the broader euro zone financial outlook.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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