US Treasury yields rise on doubts over Iran conflict resolution
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Updated · MarketWatch · May 7
US Treasury yields rise on doubts over Iran conflict resolution
13 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · May 7
The 10-year yield rose 4 basis points to 4.393% on Thursday, while the 30-year moved nearer 5% as oil climbed after reports of renewed US-Iran attacks.
Investors also worry AI-driven demand for chips, memory and servers is feeding technology-related inflation, making Federal Reserve rate cuts harder despite softer core consumer price readings.
Markets had briefly rallied on a memo aimed at ending the war, but easing optimism reversed; CME FedWatch showed expectations centred on no Fed cuts this year.
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