US Treasury yields held their ground in early Thursday trading, caught in a tug-of-war between persistent domestic inflation risks and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
The 10-year benchmark yield remained broadly flat, reflecting a market in temporary equilibrium as participants digest conflicting macroeconomic and geopolitical signals.
358%, with the broader curve showing little directional conviction.
The latest inflation print revealed that US prices accelerated at their fastest pace since 2023, a data point that typically pressures bond prices and pushes yields higher.
However, that upward momentum was immediately checked by reports of US military strikes in Iran, which introduced a fresh flight-to-safety dynamic into the session.
The resulting stalemate left the 10-year yield hovering near 4.358%, with the broader curve showing little directional conviction.
This consolidation follows a volatile start to the week.