Bond Traders Await Jobs Data to Confirm Fed Hike Bets

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Bond traders are positioning for potential Federal Reserve rate hikes next year, betting the US economy remains strong enough to warrant tightening. This week's jobs report will provide crucial confirmation of their wagers. USD pairs face significant volatility as employment data could validate or undermine Fed hike expectations. Strong jobs numbers would likely strengthen the dollar across major pairs, while weak data could trigger sharp reversals in current positioning.

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