US 10-Year Yield Climbs on Middle East Concerns

2026-04-24 02:45 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to around 4.33% on Friday, extending gains for a fifth consecutive session as stalled US-Iran peace efforts and continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz kept inflation risks elevated.

President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Thursday that he had ordered the US Navy to “shoot and kill” vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

The strategic waterway remains effectively closed, with both sides maintaining their blockades, pushing energy prices higher and reinforcing inflationary pressures.

Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep the fed funds rate unchanged next week and for most of the year as policymakers evaluate the economic impact of the Iran conflict on inflation and growth.

Investors also focused on remarks from Fed nominee Kevin Warsh earlier this week, in which he stressed the importance of central bank independence in monetary policy decisions.



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US 10-Year Yield Climbs on Middle East Concerns
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to around 4.33% on Friday, extending gains for a fifth consecutive session as stalled US-Iran peace efforts and continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz kept inflation risks elevated. President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Thursday that he had ordered the US Navy to “shoot and kill” vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway remains effectively closed, with both sides maintaining their blockades, pushing energy prices higher and reinforcing inflationary pressures. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep the fed funds rate unchanged next week and for most of the year as policymakers evaluate the economic impact of the Iran conflict on inflation and growth. Investors also focused on remarks from Fed nominee Kevin Warsh earlier this week, in which he stressed the importance of central bank independence in monetary policy decisions.
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