1. Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas facility suffered significant damage from an attack, escalating geopolitical tensions and energy supply risks in the Middle East.
2. Speculators massively increased their net short position on 10-year U.S. Treasury futures by 142,176 contracts, indicating strong bearish sentiment on bonds and rate hike expectations.
3. CME FedWatch data shows a 99.5% probability that the Fed will hold interest rates in April, solidifying the market's short-term monetary policy expectations.
Middle East Tensions Flare, US Treasury Shorts Surge, Fed Hike Unlikely