10-Year Treasury Yield Stabilizes Above 4.3% as Economic Data Favors Fed

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10-Year Treasury Yield Stabilizes Above 4.3% as Economic Data Favors Fed

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02/Nov/2024

Key Points:

The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note recovered to exceed 4.3%, marking a four-month high.
ISM data indicated further contraction in factory activity but showed rising inflation pressures.
The potential for a Trump presidency adds pressure on long-dated bonds, anticipating expansionary fiscal policies.

On Friday, the yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rebounded from an initial slump, hovering above the 4.3% mark. This rise represents the highest yield in nearly four months and follows a significant 50 basis point increase throughout October. The recovery in yields can be attributed to recent economic data suggesting a less dovish stance from the Federal Reserve.

The latest ISM data revealed that US factory activity continued to contract in October, highlighting ongoing challenges in the manufacturing sector. However, an unexpected surge in the price component of the ISM report raised alarms about inflation, indicating that price pressures may be more persistent than previously anticipated. This suggests that the Federal Reserve may need to maintain a restrictive interest rate policy for an extended period to steer inflation back toward its target.

Adding to the complexity, the nonfarm payrolls data released concurrently indicated a sharp downside surprise in job growth. The report showed significantly fewer jobs added than expected, but analysts caution that the figures may not accurately reflect the labor market's true condition due to distortions caused by hurricanes and strikes during the period.

The prospect of a Trump presidency following next week’s election is also keeping pressure on long-dated Treasury bonds. Investors are wary that a Trump victory could lead to expansionary fiscal policies, which may increase the credit risk associated with US debt. This uncertainty around fiscal policy dynamics is contributing to a limited pullback in yields, as traders navigate the potential for shifts in economic direction.

In summary, the yield on the 10-year US Treasury note's rise above 4.3% reflects broader economic concerns and the market's response to the interplay of inflationary pressures and potential political changes. As investors prepare for the upcoming election and await further economic indicators, the landscape for US Treasury yields remains volatile.

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10-Year Treasury Yield Stabilizes Above 4.3% as Economic Data Favors Fed

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