Economic Times31 August 2026

Longer-dated US Treasury yields climb as Iran and US restart military attacks

Longer-dated US Treasury yields climb as Iran and US restart military attacks

Treasury yields increased as U.S. and Iran hostilities escalated. Crude oil prices surged, fueling inflation worries and complicating Fed outlook. Investors now anticipate a potential September interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's comment

Treasury yields increased as U.S. and Iran hostilities escalated. Crude oil prices surged, fueling inflation worries and complicating Fed outlook. Investors now anticipate a potential September interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's comments also influenced market expectations. The bond market reacted to these signals, reflecting economic uncertainty.

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