Traders jack up Fed tightening bets in wake of latest jobs data

Bond traders have increased expectations of another Federal Reserve interest-rate hike taking place in July, leading to an increase in tightening reflected in interest rate swaps linked to the Fed’s June and July meetings. Data showing stronger-than-expected payroll growth for May led to a quarter-point hike within the next two meetings being fully priced in at one point. Additionally, investors have reduced their bets on how much subsequent policy easing they expect toward the end of the year in response to anticipated peak of the tightening cycle.