Global Shift in Monetary Policy Expectations as Traders Bet on Rate Hikes

According to ChainCatcher, there is a significant shift in global monetary policy expectations, with traders increasingly betting that central banks will slow down or end their monetary easing cycles. Jim Reid, Global Head of Macro Research at Deutsche Bank, noted that markets in many countries are beginning to price the next interest rate change as a hike. Statements from Schnabel have fueled market speculation about a potential rate increase by the European Central Bank in 2026, which could lead to higher bond yields. Although government bond yields in the U.S., Europe, the UK, and Japan saw a slight decline on Tuesday, they have risen sharply overall this month.