Powell Hints at No Rush to Cut Rates, Yet Markets Grow More Bullish
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After Fed Chair Powell hinted that the central bank is not in a rush to cut rates, U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday (16th), with the 2-year yield briefly touching 5%. U.S. stocks were volatile before closing mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite falling for the third straight day, while the Dow Jones snapped a six-day losing streak, led by UnitedHealth.Options trading data shows diverging investor expectations for the future. SPY options reflect a slightly bullish sentiment, with investors betting on limited upside in the short-term. QQQ options have been bullish on June far-dated calls for two straight days, though remaining bearish near-term. For the small-cap Russell 2000 ETF, investors are primarily defensive, selling put options.Details: