Treasuries Steady as Traders Brace for Post-Shutdown Volatility

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Treasuries fell and traders pulled back on bets that the Federal Reserve is set to bring down interest rates next month as policymakers cautioned against further reductions.

Odds of a December cut assigned by the market slipped below 50% as Fed officials signaled concern about inflation that remains above their target. Investors had fully priced in the cut as recently as last month, wagering that weakness in the labor market would outweigh price pressures.