Weekly Digest: Inflation Forecasts, Dollar's Surge, and Labor Market Resilience

Weekly Market Summary: September 5-8, 2023

1. Inflation Anticipation:?Ahead of an important week for inflation figures, swap rates, and Treasury yields witnessed mixed reactions. The 2-year yield approached the 5% mark due to an increase in corporate debt issuance. The market anticipates the forthcoming CPI and PPI data to influence significant rate movements.

2. Dollar's Historic Rally:?The Bloomberg dollar index continued its rise for the eighth consecutive week, the longest streak since 2005. Notably, the dollar's strength has been attributed to the robust US economy, particularly in comparison to Europe and China.

3. Labor Market Dynamics:?While the unemployment rate recently jumped to 3.8%, initial jobless claims fell, showcasing a resilient labor market.

4. Services Data and Economic Growth:?The ISM Services PMI for August exceeded forecasts, pushing swap rates and Treasury yields upwards. The Fed Beige Book indicated modest growth across districts with some challenges in job growth and wage increments.

5. Fed's Stance:?Despite the prevailing market dynamics, Governor Waller suggested a cautious approach for the Fed, hinting at the possibility of a pause in September's rate hike decisions. Both NY Fed President Williams and Chicago Fed President Goolsbee emphasized the necessity of data dependency for future Fed decisions.

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