Bond Yields Slip After Surging to Highest in Decades
Global bond yields steadied after a selloff pushed them to their highest levels in decades, according to Bloomberg. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell three basis points to 5.17%, trimming a rise of more than 20 basis points over the previous two days as an oil rally lost momentum.
Global bonds steadied after a selloff drove yields to their highest levels in decades, Bloomberg reported.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield slipped three basis points to 5.17%, paring a two-day increase of more than 20 basis points. The move came as an oil rally lost steam.
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