FED RATE HIKE BETS RISE AS DATA STRENGTHENS Schwab’s Collin Martin says stronger U.S. jobs data and persistent inflation are lowering the bar for a Federal Reserve rate hike, with markets now pricing in potential tightening by year-end. He expects an extended pause but warns the Fed could shift toward a more hawkish stance if trends persist, though a full hiking cycle remains unlikely. Prediction markets show rising odds of a hike, with 55% before 2027 and 87% before 2028. https://kalshi.com/markets/kxfedhike/next-fed-rate-hike/fedhike?utm_source=walterbloomberg(*Walter Bloomberg)