US 10-Year Yield Stabilizes on Hawkish Fed View

2026-02-25 03:00 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

The yield on the 10-year US Treasury steadied around 4.05% on Wednesday after coming under pressure earlier in the week, supported by expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for an extended period.

Fed official Susan Collins noted that maintaining rates is likely appropriate amid an improving labor market and persistent inflation risks, while Thomas Barkin added that monetary policy is well-positioned to manage economic risks.

Despite this, markets continue to price in roughly three 25-basis-point rate cuts from the Fed this year.

On the trade front, the US began collecting a temporary 10% global tariff on Tuesday, which the White House is seeking to raise to 15%, following the Supreme Court’s rejection of Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs last week.

Meanwhile, Trump highlighted his administration’s policies and economic achievements in his State of the Union address, declaring that the country is stronger than ever.



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