Federal Reserve faces pressure to act on inflation as bond yields spike to yearly highs
The Federal Reserve is under increasing pressure to address inflation as bond yields reach their highest levels in a year. The 30-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.121%, prompting traders to anticipate a two-thirds chance of rate hikes by December. This shift in expectations is driven by persistent inflation signals and rising energy prices due to geopolitical tensions.
- ▪The 30-year US Treasury yield hit 5.121%, the highest since May 2025.
- ▪Traders are now pricing in a two-thirds probability of a Fed rate hike by December 2026.
- ▪Persistent inflation signals and geopolitical tensions are contributing to the surge in bond yields.
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