U.S. yields inch lower as inflation concerns persist
U.S. Treasury yields decreased slightly on Wednesday amid ongoing inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertainty. The 10-year Treasury note yield fell to 4.647%, while the 30-year bond yield also saw a minor decline. Investors are closely monitoring the Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions regarding interest rates as market dynamics shift.
- ▪The yield on the 10-year Treasury note was down two basis points at 4.647%.
- ▪The 30-year Treasury bond yield decreased roughly 1 basis point to 5.173%.
- ▪Investors are pricing in a 48.6% chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountYields on U.S. Treasuries ticked lower on Wednesday following a selloff in the previous session, as uncertainty persisted around the war with Iran and the path of inflation.The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was last down two basis points on the day at 4.647%. It reached its highest level since January 2025 on Tuesday, surging to 4.687%.The 30-year Treasury bond’s yield, which is seen as a barometer of geopolitical and fiscal risk, was last down roughly 1 bp at 5.173%. It briefly touched 5.197% on Tuesday, its highest since July 2007 before the Global Financial Crisis.A selloff in U.S. and global bond markets has taken hold over the past week as peace talks between the U.S.
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