Treasury Bonds Face Uncertainty Amid Inflation Reports

Treasury bonds face their toughest week in six months as investors brace for crucial US inflation and economic sentiment reports. The ten-year Treasury yield surges to 4.12%, a ten basis point increase, with the thirty-year yield reaching a nine-month high of 4.78%. The market anticipates higher interest rates for longer due to ongoing inflation concerns. All eyes are on Fridays Personal Consumption Expenditure data, with a predicted 2.8% year-over-year inflation rate. A softer core inflation number could hint at price increases nearing the Federal Reserves target, potentially easing expectations for future interest rate cuts. The Treasury plans to sell $120 billion in debt next week, adding to market uncertainty.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.