Strong Jobs Report Boosts Treasury Yields and USD, Triggers Fed Rate Hike Speculation

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Yields on short-term Treasury notes rose after the March jobs report showed the economy could be on track for a "soft landing," leading investors to bet that the Federal Reserve will continue raising interest rates. The surge in short-term yields suggests that more investors are convinced that the economy is strong enough for the Fed to keep hiking rates.
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