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<p class="has-drop-cap">U.S. Treasury <a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/fixed-income/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="deco-link">yields</a> have become a critical indicator for retail investors as markets navigate shifting monetary policy expectations and economic signals ahead of the hyped presidential election. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield has surged 60 basis points over the past two months, rising from approximately 3.7% to 4.3% at the time of writing, reflecting significant changes in market sentiment and economic outlook.</p>
<h3 id="markets-price-in-99-of-a-november-fed-rate-cut">Markets Price in 99% of a November Fed Rate Cut</h3>
<p>The Federal Reserve’s September two-rate cut marked a turning point in market expectations, with investors dramatically revising their outlook from anticipating 11 rate cuts to just 10 basis points in this cycle. This shift reflects the Fed’s growing confidence in managing inflation and maintaining labor market stability, despite temporary disruptions from hurricanes and strikes. <br><br>Economic data has consistently exceeded expectations, with strong employment figures and robust consumer spending suggesting continued economic resilience.</p>
<p>Treasury yields saw an initial rise of 20 basis points to around 3.85% following the September 18 Fed meeting, before climbing to approximately 4.38% by November 1. Current market pricing indicates a <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html" target="_blank" aria-label="99% probability (opens in a new tab)" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="deco-link">99% probability</a> of a quarter-point interest rate cut, though Piper Sandler analysts project yields will decline below 4% by year-end.</p>
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<h3 id="government-debt-management-a-key-factor-influencing-yield-movements">Government Debt Management a Key Factor Influencing Yield Movements</h3>
<p>Government debt management has emerged as a key factor influencing yield movements. While Treasury Secretary has indicated issuance levels will remain steady in upcoming quarters, limited focus on deficit reduction among presidential candidates suggests continued debt growth may be inevitable.</p>
<p>As of Monday morning trading, the 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.305%, down 58 basis points, while international markets showed varied responses with the UK 10-year gilt at 4.464% and the German 10-year bund at 2.393%.</p>
<p>For retail investors, these yield movements carry broader implications for investment strategies and market dynamics. The combination of shifting rate cut expectations, strong economic indicators, and potential changes in government debt policy continues to shape market sentiment, making Treasury yields an essential metric for understanding broader market trends and potential investment opportunities.</p> <iframe src="https://tokenist.substack.com/embed" width="100%" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>
<p><em>Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article.</em></p>
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