U.S. Treasury yields surged, led by short-term rates, as traders reacted to hotter-than-expected inflation data last week and contemplated a possible recession.
The 2-year rate jumped more than 10 basis points to 3.1535%, reaching its highest level since 2007.
The 2-year rate jumped more than 10 basis points to 3.1535%, reaching its highest level since 2007. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield also rose, last trading at about 3.1762%, with the two edging closer to an inversion — which can often signal a recession. Yields move opposite to the price, and a basis point is equal to 0.01%.Short-term rates have moved more in the last few days because of their higher sensitivity to Federal Reserve rate hikes, flattening the widely watched yield curve.
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