Euro Slides as Cooling Inflation Dampens Rate Hike Bets  European Bond Rally as Rate Hike Expectations Cool European government bond yields have witnessed a surge, while the euro and Nordic currencies like the Swedish krona have slumped. This follows the release of cooler-than-expected inflation data and weak economic indicators from China. These developments suggest a potential pause in the European Central Bank's (ECB) rate hike cycle. Slower Inflation Pushes Back ECB Rate Hikes Bond yields, particularly Germany's 10-year yield, have