Eurozone Yields React to U.S. Inflation Data, Fed in Focus

U.S. inflation data shows a steady rise, fueling speculation of a Federal Reserve rate cut. The U.S. consumer price index increased by 0.2% in October. European markets adjust expectations for the ECB rates, with Germany's bond yields reflecting the sentiment. Analysts weigh prospects for future monetary policies.

On Wednesday, Euro zone yields adjusted after U.S. inflation data suggested an anticipated Federal Reserve rate cut next month. The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2% in October, consistent for the fourth consecutive month, according to the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics.

In the year through October, the CPI advanced 2.6%, up from September's 2.4%. This led markets to increase the odds for a Fed rate cut in December to around 80%, up from 60% before the data release.

European investors adjusted their predictions for the European Central Bank's deposit rate, now at 1.9% for July. In Germany, government bond yields, sensitive to rate expectations, showed a slight increase. The 2-year bond yield rose 2 basis points to 2.15%, while the 10-year yield, serving as the euro area's benchmark, was up 1.5 basis points to 2.36%.

(With inputs from agencies.)