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US 10-Year Yield Holds Firm as Fed Pushes Back on Rate-Cut Expectations

The US 10-year Treasury yield is consolidating near 4.05%, reflecting a market caught between firm Federal Reserve guidance and investor expectations for eventual easing. Recent remarks from Fed officials highlight confidence in current policy settings, citing labour market resilience and ongoing inflation risks. The message suggests no urgency to cut rates, reinforcing the higher-for-longer narrative that has supported yields in recent months. However, rate markets still anticipate multiple 25-basis-point cuts in 2026, creating tension between official messaging and forward pricing. This divergence has kept Treasury markets range-bound, with traders awaiting clearer signals from upcoming inflation and employment data. Trade developments add another layer of uncertainty. Temporary global tariffs and shifting policy frameworks could influence inflation expectations, complicating the outlook for bond markets and rate-sensitive assets. Explore how Fed policy signals, trade risks and inflation trends are shaping the outlook for US Treasury yields and broader financial markets.

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Publication date:

2026-02-25 08:31:46 (GMT)

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