Traders scale back Federal Reserve rate cut expectations after strong employment data
Traders scaled back Fed rate cut bets today after strong jobs data. Markets now see lower odds for an April shift as uncertainty grows over a June move.
The US government (jobs report issuer) released data today showing that employers added more jobs than expected last month, causing a notable shift in financial expectations. Following the report's release on February 11, 2026, traders of futures tied to short-term US borrowing costs trimmed their bets on Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. This immediate market-driven response reflects the unexpected resilience of the US employment market within the US 
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