Calm Before the Fed Storm: Euro Zone Bonds Steady

Euro zone bond yields remained stable on Tuesday as markets await an interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve. German 10-year yields rose slightly, while traders speculate the European Central Bank may enact another rate cut in December. Economic sentiment in Germany shows signs of decreasing confidence.

Euro zone bond yields held steady on Tuesday, a day before a significant interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve, which could strongly influence the European Central Bank's future monetary policy moves.

In early trading, German 10-year yields, a benchmark for the wider euro zone, rose by 1.6 basis points to 2.136%. The yield on the 10-year Bund has decreased by nearly 20 basis points since September began. Meanwhile, two-year Schatz yields saw a modest increase of 1 basis point, hitting 2.193%.

Traders speculate that the ECB, which recently cut rates, is more likely to introduce another 25-basis point cut in December rather than October. Similarly, U.S. markets suggest a near-70% probability that the Federal Reserve will implement a 50-basis point rate cut on Wednesday. Despite flat Italian 10-year yields at 3.48%, economic sentiment in Germany is expected to decline, with the ZEW index projected to fall to 17, its lowest reading since January.

(With inputs from agencies.)