10-year Treasury yield hits 2-week high despite Fed rate cut

U.S. Treasury yields rose Friday as investors assessed the economy and future monetary policy following the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut of the year.

The 10-year yield climbed to 4.135% and the 2-year yield reached 3.578%, marking their highest levels since Sept. 5, while the 30-year yield rose to 4.747%.

Despite lower short-term rates, longer-term yields increased amid expectations for stronger economic growth, inflation, and government borrowing needs.

The Fed cut its benchmark rate by a quarter point to 4.00%-4.25% and signaled two more cuts later this year, CNBC has reported.

Recent data showing fewer jobless claims eased concerns about a slowing labor market, while investors await next week’s personal consumption expenditures report for further inflation insights.