Treasury yields hold steady as Middle East uncertainty offsets falling oil prices
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Updated · Barron's · May 1
Treasury yields hold steady as Middle East uncertainty offsets falling oil prices
13 articles · Updated · Barron's · May 1
The 10-year Treasury yield was little changed at 4.386% early Friday, while front-month Brent crude traded at $111.86 after briefly topping $126 on Thursday.
Deutsche Bank analysts said yields fell on Thursday as oil retreated, easing inflation worries that had intensified during the earlier price spike.
Trading was subdued with European markets shut for the May 1 holiday, and the 10-year yield stayed below Wednesday's one-month high of 4.434%.
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