US EconomyInterest RatesApr 08, 2026, 11:05 PM ETAFMC, AFSM, ARKK, AVUV, BAPR, IVOO, IVOV, IVV, IVW, IWC, IWM, IWN, IWO, IWP, IWR, IWS, IYY, QQQ, SPLV, SPMD, SPMO, SPSM, SPUS, SPUU, SPVM, QVMT, SPXE, SPXL, SPXN, SPXS, SPXT, SPXU, SPXV, SPY, SPYD, SPYG, SPYV, SPYX, SQLV, SSO, SSPY, SVAL, SYLD, TMDV, TPHD, TPLC, TPSC, UAUG, UJAN, UMAR, UMAY, UOCT, UPRO, USMC, USMF, USVM, MAGS, TLT, TLH, EDV, SPTL, ZROZ, VGLT, LGOV, SCHQ, TFJL, TBJL, GOVZ, TBT, TMV, IEF, SHY, TBF, TMF, PST, TTT, IEI, BIL, TYO, UBT, UST, UTWO, VGSH, SHV, VGIT, GOVT, SCHO, TBX, SCHR, GSY, TYD, VUSTX, SYSB, GBIL, SGOV, SPTS, VGK, FEZ, IEV, EZU, DFE, FDD, FEP, SPEU, HEDJ, DBEU, EUDG, IEUR, HEZU, FEUZ, DBEZ, IEUS, OPPE, OEFA, EUDV, PTEU, GSEU, FLEE, FLEU, BBEU, FPXE, EURL, EUFNING Economic and Financial Analysis5.31K FollowersCommentsSummaryLower oil prices help rates reduce hawkish takes on central banks, resulting in diminished expectations for an April hike from the ECB or BoE and a rebuild in a Fed rate cut rationale.But a relatively flat 2s5s suggests that the hit to the medium-term growth outlook might be more lasting. Curves can still steepen, though, overall, from both ends.All eyes remain on the Middle East and whether the ceasefire can hold.narvikk/iStock via Getty ImagesBy Padhraic Garvey, CFA, Regional Head of Research, Americas; Michiel Tukker, Senior UK & Eurozone Rates Strategist; and Benjamin Schroeder, Senior Rates StrategistThe dust settles on the craziness of the past 24-48 hours, and talkThis article was written byING Economic and Financial Analysis5.31K FollowersFrom Trump to trade, FX to Brexit, ING’s global economists have it covered. Go to ING.com/THINK to stay a step ahead. We’re sorry we can’t reply to individuals' comments.Content disclaimer: The information in the publication is not an investment recommendation and it is not investment, legal or tax advice or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any financial instrument.This publication has been prepared by ING solely for information purposes without regard to any particular user's investment objectives, financial situation, or means. For our full disclaimer please click here.Comments