US Treasury yields rise as progress stalls in US-Iran peace talks

12 articles · Updated · Barron's · Apr 24

The two-year Treasury yield increased by 1.7 basis points to 3.841%, and the 10-year yield rose 0.7 basis points to 4.329% during Asian trading.
Yields climbed alongside higher oil prices, as ongoing cease-fire efforts between the US and Iran failed to produce meaningful progress but neither side seeks renewed escalation.
Earlier, yields had declined amid Middle East tensions and anticipation of weaker US consumer sentiment, while the recent closure of a Fed inquiry by the DOJ also influenced bond markets.

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