interest-rate futures
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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As reflected in their bets in interest-rate futures markets, traders remain confident the Fed will stay on hold at its next scheduled policy decision March 18.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Traders in interest-rate futures markets broadly expect the Fed to leave rates unchanged again at the next policy meeting in mid-March.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
Bets in interest-rate futures markets show that so far, traders broadly expect the Fed to hold rates steady at its next meeting later this month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026
Prices of interest-rate futures show overwhelming odds that the bank will lower its target range for the fed-funds rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 3.5% to 3.75% on Wednesday.
From Barron's • Dec. 9, 2025
Prices of interest-rate futures now imply roughly 87% odds of a quarter-point reduction, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool.
From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025
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