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Stocks fell after a hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation reading, with the Dow dropping about 400 points as the 10-year Treasury yield slipped below 4%, helping cap a volatile February as investors weigh inflation progress and the path for Fed policy.
U.S. Treasuries eased as investors braced for a wholesale inflation read (PPI) while parsing a still-robust labor market: 10-year yields around 4.023%, 30-year about 4.675%, and 2-year near 3.452%. Initial unemployment claims for the week ended Feb. 21 came in at 212,000, below expectations of 215,000, signaling resilience despite a solid January payrolls print. Traders expect Friday’s PPI to rise about 0.3% for both headline and core measures, a cooler report that could boost risk appetite for stocks.
Mortgage rates hovered near multi-year lows, with the 30‑year fixed around 6.00% (5.99% the previous day) and the 15-year at 5.62% as rates held steady for a third straight day; MBS prices and Treasury yields showed little movement, signaling a cautious stance in a data-light session.
Mortgage rates for the 30-year fixed dipped to 5.99%—the first sub-6% reading since 2022—driven by falling Treasury yields as investors seek safety amid renewed fears of a 15% universal tariff, signaling risk-off sentiment rather than a move to lower medium-term rates.
Mortgage rates held steady around 6.17% for the 30-year fixed, staying in a tight 6.15%–6.20% range after a two-week high; traders weighed two economic reports and a Treasury borrowing outlook that hinted at higher issuance (which could push yields up), but a tame services-sector release helped bonds stabilize and keep rates from moving much today.
U.S. Treasury yields climbed after the ISM manufacturing index beat expectations, signaling stronger factory activity as investors weigh President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed chair and monitor a delayed January jobs report amid changing rate-cut expectations.
Robin J. Brooks argues the debasement trade remains intact despite Friday’s sharp declines in silver and gold. He attributes this to high and rising public debt, political pressure on the Fed to cut rates, and market expectations that the Warsh nomination will be dovish, all of which keep demand for safe havens and potential debt monetization intact even after the metal correction.
Donald Trump’s ultimatum to acquire Greenland, paired with broad tariffs, has unsettled markets: European creditors could curb U.S. debt demand, lifting Treasuries yields and nudging gold higher, as analysts warn of a self-reinforcing loop that could undermine fiscal credibility amid broader political and legal uncertainties.
U.S. Treasury yields were broadly flat as markets awaited the November Producer Price Index, December retail sales, and December existing home sales data, after December CPI rose 2.7% year over year. The 10-year yield hovered near 4.16%, the 2-year around 3.52%, and the 30-year about 4.82%. Separately, Fed Chair Jerome Powell faces a criminal investigation linked to the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed HQ, renewing concerns about central-bank independence, though global policymakers defended independence.
U.S. Treasuries rallied after December's core inflation rose 0.2% month-on-month and 2.6% year-on-year, slightly below expectations, driving the 10-year yield down to about 4.175% (hit 4.156% intraday) while the 2-year slid to roughly 3.528% and the 30-year to 4.832%. Markets price in two 25-basis-point Fed cuts this year beginning in June as inflation trends decline and the labor market slows, though larger policy moves depend on ongoing data and the DOJ investigation into Powell’s renovations, which he says could influence the central bank’s decisions.
The US national debt has surpassed $38 trillion, with a significant increase in corporate bond issuance, especially from tech hyperscalers, raising concerns about upward pressure on interest rates and potential market fragility. The growing competition for bond investors and shifting investor composition, from foreign governments to profit-driven entities, could threaten the stability of US financing and increase borrowing costs amid rising deficits and political debates over spending and tariffs.
The 10-year Treasury yield slightly decreased to 4.165% following a mixed December jobs report showing weaker-than-expected job growth but a lower unemployment rate, which may influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. The report indicates a cautious labor market, with potential for rate cuts in the spring, amid ongoing economic and political developments.
The Congressional Budget Office forecasts that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2026, with rates settling at 3.4% by 2028, while 10-year Treasury yields are expected to rise slightly, impacting mortgage rates. The report also projects a peak in unemployment at 4.6% in 2026, with GDP growth slowing to around 1.8-2.2% through 2028, influenced by recent fiscal policies and immigration trends. Inflation is expected to remain above 2% in the near term, gradually decreasing by 2028.
U.S. Treasury yields increased ahead of the key jobs report, with investors monitoring economic data and geopolitical events. The upcoming nonfarm payrolls report is expected to show job growth, influencing Federal Reserve decisions. Initial jobless claims were slightly below estimates, and markets remain cautious amid ongoing geopolitical concerns.
U.S. Treasury yields declined following military actions in Venezuela where President Maduro was captured and flown to New York, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and upcoming economic data releases such as the December jobs report.