US Treasury Yields Hit 4.5% as Iran Suspends Washington Talks and Oil Jumps 5%
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 1
US Treasury Yields Hit 4.5% as Iran Suspends Washington Talks and Oil Jumps 5%
7 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 1
10-year Treasury yields rose about 6 basis points to nearly 4.5% on Monday, while two-year yields climbed to 4.07% as the bond selloff accelerated.
Iran’s semi-official Tasnim agency said Tehran would suspend message exchanges with Washington in protest over Israel’s actions, stalling US-Iran peace contacts.
Crude oil jumped more than 5%, reviving fears that higher energy costs will feed inflation and keep pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise rates.
The move extends a broader rates surge tied to the Iran war: 10-year yields had already topped 4.44%, up from 3.95% before the conflict.
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Surging U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yields in 2026: Iran Conflict, Inflation, and Global Economic Fallout
Overview
The recent surge in the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is driven by a chain of events starting with the ongoing Iran War and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which have directly impacted global energy markets. This has led to a substantial rise in oil and gasoline prices, increasing energy costs across the economy. As a result, persistent inflationary pressures have emerged, eroding the value of future bond payments and prompting investors to demand higher yields. These interconnected factors reflect heightened market concerns and a shift in investor sentiment, fueling volatility in both financial markets and the broader economy.