On Friday, U.S. Treasury yields experienced a decline as investors carefully considered the latest economic data and policymakers’ remarks. This led them to ponder the potential impact on monetary policy. At 4:20 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell by more than five basis points to 4.5878%, while the 2-year Treasury yield dropped by over two basis points to 4.9622%.
Yields and prices have an inverse relationship, with each basis point equating to 0.01%. Investors reviewed the outlook for interest rates as they analyzed the latest economic data and policymakers’ remarks, with indications from Fed officials that interest rates may remain high for a longer period than previously predicted.
During the Semafor’s World Economy Summit, New York Fed President John Williams expressed his lack of urgency to lower interest rates, attributing this stance to the economy’s strength. He acknowledged that eventual rate cuts might be necessary, depending on economic developments, but did not indicate any immediate action. Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic and Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari also suggested that rate cuts might be postponed until the end of the year or even 2025.
Meanwhile, other factors influenced market sentiment and Treasury yields on Friday, including a strong manufacturing survey from Philadelphia’s Federal Reserve Bank and geopolitical tensions related to reports of Israel conducting a limited military attack on Iranian soil early on Friday.
Overall, investors continue to closely monitor economic data and policymakers’ comments as they weigh their options regarding monetary policy decisions in light of these factors.
In conclusion, on Friday U.S Treasury yields saw a decline as investors analyzed recent economic data and Federal Reserve officials’ comments regarding interest rates policy outlook for future periods
