- S&P Global published PMI data indicating expansion in the manufacturing sector.
- The Federal Reserve relies on S&P Global for manufacturing sector data.
S&P Global Reports Strong US Business Activity, Driving Bond Yields Higher
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- Repetition
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What happened
S&P Global reported that US business activity accelerated at the fastest rate since July 2021. This news caused US bond yields to surge, with the 10-year Treasury yield reaching 5.12% and the 30-year yield hitting 5.41%. Additionally, input costs increased due to a rise in energy prices.
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Why it matters
The strong business activity and rising input costs fueled concerns about inflation. This increased expectations that the Federal Reserve might continue raising interest rates to control inflation, with the odds of a hike in October rising to 71%.
The Federal Reserve relies on S&P Global for manufacturing sector data.
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Who's involved
- S&P GlobalPublished the report showing accelerated US business activity
- FEDIs influenced by economic activity and inflation concerns
- BrentIts price movements are contributing to rising input costs
Who could feel it
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The entities involved
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S&P Global
American publicly traded corporation, formerly McGraw Hill Financial, Inc
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FED
business
- Brent
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