Germany’s 10-year bond yield rose above 2.56%, its highest level since July, as investors anticipated interest rates will remain high following recent data releases. The US labour report showed a rise of 256,000 jobs in December, far surpassing the forecasted 160,000. Additionally, concerns over inflation in the Eurozone were heightened, with inflation climbing to 2.4% in December due to higher energy and services costs. The European Central Bank's survey indicated rising inflation expectations, leading markets to increase their forecast for the deposit rate to 2.1% by July 2025.