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Treasury bonds rally after Fed’s latest rate rise

US government bond prices rally after Fed signals end of rate increases, while US stock markets close lower after Yellen's comments on bank deposit insurance. London's FTSE 100 rises after UK inflation unexpectedly jumps.

  • US government bond prices rally as Fed signals end of rate increases.
  • Fed lifts benchmark interest rate to 4.75% to 5%, but removes 'ongoing' rate rises reference.
  • Yield on two-year Treasury note drops 0.24% to 3.93%.
  • US stock markets close lower after Yellen's comments on bank deposit insurance.
  • London's FTSE 100 rises 0.4% after UK inflation unexpectedly jumps to 10.4% in February.
Treasury bonds rally after Fed’s latest rate rise
US stocks close lower as bank shares hit by Yellen’s comments on deposits

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