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Treasury Yields Edge Higher As Gulf Oil Risks Revive Inflation Concerns

Government steps seek to keep Persian Gulf tanker traffic moving to limit supply shocks.

Overview

  • The 10-year Treasury yield rose to about 4.12%, the 30-year to 4.758%, and the 2-year to 3.562% in Thursday trading, according to CNBC.
  • Investors are focused on possible disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, a corridor that carries roughly one-fifth of global crude shipments.
  • President Donald Trump said the U.S. will provide risk insurance and naval escorts to tankers in the Persian Gulf to keep shipping lanes open.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government is preparing additional measures to support oil trade in the Gulf.
  • Israel reported fresh attacks on Tehran, intensifying conflict concerns, while markets track ADP data, weekly jobless claims, and Friday’s February payrolls and retail reports for rate signals.