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Ethereum retreats as markets turn risk-off on inflation fears
Global markets are exhibiting renewed concern over inflation risks and the possibility that central banks may revert to more restrictive monetary policy measures. The 10-year US Treasury yield, for instance, has reached 4.6%—its highest level in approximately one year. Concurrently, the 2-year US Treasury yield has climbed to the 4.08% zone, marking its highest point since February 2025. This environment indicates that market participants are actively pricing in potential interest rate hikes ahead of upcoming Federal Reserve decisions. Such tightening could suppress domestic consumption in the United States and ... (full story)