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https://think.ing.com/opinions/think-ahead-how-markets-are-right-and-wrong-about-rate-hikes/
The desk posits that while financial markets are pricing in multiple rate hikes from major central banks, current inflation data suggests that these hikes may ultimately be unwarranted. Per the full note [source], even with rising energy prices, essential indicators like service-sector pricing and wage growth remain stable or even subdued, indicating a divergence between market expectations and economic fundamentals. Our interpretation suggests that unless there is a marked shift in inflation data, particularly related to energy costs, market overpricing of rate hikes could lead to volatility. As of now, consensus positioning shows the market leaning toward heightened rate expectations, but the slowdown in inflationary pressures could challenge these views moving forward.