Rates spark a subtle sigh of relief
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利率动向引发轻微宽慰
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The article discusses how dovish comments from the Fed's Waller provided a temporary relief in rates markets, but a strong ISM services report reverted some of the decline. Markets remain data-sensitive, and the upcoming US payrolls and CPI will determine whether the Fed hikes on 16 September. A payrolls figure below 25k and a benign core CPI could delay a hike. Long-end yields remain elevated due to other narratives, and the yield curve steepening persists.
- Institution
- ING THINK
- Published
- 09/03/2026
- Research topic
- rate market · US Treasury rates · macro data
- Time horizon
- intraday/week · short-term · August 2026 · medium-term · September 2026
Key arguments
- Waller's dovish comments pushed rates lower, but strong ISM reversed some of the move.
- Markets are sensitive to data; payrolls and CPI are key for the Fed decision.
- A hike is likely unless August jobs and CPI justify a pause.
- Long-end yields remain elevated due to supply and term premium narratives.
- Curve steepening reflects short-end dovish repricing and long-end supply concerns.
Key numbers
- Consensus non-farm payrolls for Friday
- 55k increase
- July non-farm payrolls
- 23k decline
- Unemployment rate expected
- 4.1%
- Payrolls threshold to delay hike
- below 25k
- Core CPI month-on-month threshold
- below 0.2%
Main risks
- If payrolls come in above 25k, the Fed may hike in September, pressuring rates higher.
- A hot CPI reading could reinforce hawkish expectations and steepen the curve further.
- Long-end yields could rise due to supply and term premium, even if the Fed pauses.
- Markets remain volatile, and data surprises could lead to sharp rate movements.
Corresponding source evidence
Dovish comments by the Fed’s Waller sent rates lower on Thursday.
· intraday/weekA stronger ISM services report then pulled rates higher again, though not all the way back.
· intraday/weekRates will likely continue to be jolted around by the data with Friday’s jobs data being one of two key releases that will help define the next FOMC decision.
· short-term
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AI analysis
Cross-institution comparison · US10Y
| Institution / report | Published | Direction | Source-checked target | Horizon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ING THINKRates spark a subtle sigh of relief | 09/03/2026 | Neutral | — | Not stated |
| Saxo BankMarket Quick Take - Chipmakers extend their slide as Brent holds above 107 | 10/19/2026 | Bearish | — | Not stated |
| NatixisInflation Rises, Rates Ease | 10/16/2026 | Bullish | — | Not stated |
| SMBCUS Macroeconomics · Joseph Lavorgna 2026 2027 2026 2027 | 10/16/2026 | Neutral | — | 2027 Q4 |
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