Rising Treasury Yields and Trump's Tariff Plans Shake Markets

President-elect Trump considers declaring a national economic emergency for tariffs, while bond markets signal inflation concerns and uncertainty over fiscal policy.

U.S. Treasury yields have climbed to multi-month highs, with 10-year yields surpassing 4.7%, reflecting investor concerns about inflation and fiscal policy under the incoming administration.
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly exploring the use of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act to impose sweeping tariffs on global and Chinese imports, raising economic uncertainty.
Federal Reserve officials express caution about further interest rate cuts, citing rising inflation risks and a resilient economy, with some signaling the easing cycle may be over.
Bitcoin prices have dropped sharply, influenced by rising Treasury yields, fears of a cryptocurrency crash, and speculation about U.S. government Bitcoin sales from Silk Road seizures.
Markets are reacting to mixed signals, with U.S. stocks showing modest gains, while higher bond yields weigh on sectors like housing and raise concerns about broader economic impacts.