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US 10-Year Bond Yields Hit 16-Year High Amid Inflation Worries

EditorVenkatesh Jartarkar
Published 24-10-2023, 02:04 pm
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On Monday, the yield on 10-year US government bonds reached a 16-year high of 5.02%, according to Geojit Financial Services. This significant rise was driven by an array of factors including concerns about inflation, the Federal Reserve's indications of sustained high-interest rates, rising crude oil prices, robust US retail sales data, geopolitical tensions such as the Israel-Hamas conflict, and worries about large-scale US government borrowing plans.

This upward trend in bond yields indicates increased borrowing costs and a potential shift of capital from bank fixed deposits. The rise is also impacting corporate bonds which are typically priced higher than government bonds.

In addition to these factors, the Federal Reserve's substantial interest rate hike of 500 basis points has contributed to the surge in yields. The Fed's chairman, Jerome Powell, issued a warning about below-trend growth and labor market tightness, which further fueled the selling of bond papers due to an expected decline in bond prices.

IFA Global emphasized the potential for inflation risks due to higher energy prices to outweigh safe-haven demand. This observation adds another layer of complexity to the current economic landscape and may further influence bond yields moving forward.

The interplay of these factors has led to this significant rise in US government bond yields, marking a notable change in the financial landscape as investors navigate through these challenging economic conditions.

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