THE 10-YEAR US TREASURY NOTE YIELD EXTENDED ITS CLIMB FOLLOWING THE FED'S POLICY STATEMENT, LAST UP 4.4 BASIS POINTS AT 4.398%.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose 4.4 basis points to 4.398% following the Federal Reserve's policy statement, which signaled a cautious stance on near-term rate cuts amid persistent inflation concerns. The move reflects a repricing of rate differentials as traders adjust expectations for the timing and magnitude of future monetary easing. This shift in yield dynamics strengthens the U.S. dollar and pressures rate-sensitive assets, particularly non-yielding securities and long-duration equities. The higher real yield environment also increases the cost of capital, affecting growth-oriented sectors most exposed to financing costs. Traders will focus on the upcoming PCE inflation report as the next key catalyst for Fed policy expectations.

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