Australia 10Y Yield Drops to 3-Month Low

2026-03-02 06:47 By Judith Sib-at 1 min. read

Australia’s 10-year government bond yield fell to 4.64%, hitting its lowest level since early December, as investors moved toward safe-haven assets amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.

The US and Israel carried out strikes against Iran over the weekend, while Tehran responded with missile attacks on US military bases across the region.

Yields also declined amid rising demand for local bonds.

Investors are turning to Australian debt due to the country’s relatively low exposure to AI-driven risks, along with the RBA's hawkish policy outlook.

Last week’s hot inflation data led markets to assign an 80% probability of another rate hike in May.

Traders now await the fourth-quarter GDP report on Wednesday for more clues on the health of the economy and the RBA's rate path.

Meanwhile, Governor Michele Bullock has recently emphasized the need for patience in addressing sticky inflation, noting that balancing price stability with a tight labor market complicates policy decisions.



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Australia 10Y Yield Drops to 3-Month Low
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield fell to 4.64%, hitting its lowest level since early December, as investors moved toward safe-haven assets amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The US and Israel carried out strikes against Iran over the weekend, while Tehran responded with missile attacks on US military bases across the region. Yields also declined amid rising demand for local bonds. Investors are turning to Australian debt due to the country’s relatively low exposure to AI-driven risks, along with the RBA's hawkish policy outlook. Last week’s hot inflation data led markets to assign an 80% probability of another rate hike in May. Traders now await the fourth-quarter GDP report on Wednesday for more clues on the health of the economy and the RBA's rate path. Meanwhile, Governor Michele Bullock has recently emphasized the need for patience in addressing sticky inflation, noting that balancing price stability with a tight labor market complicates policy decisions.
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