Recent declines in the 10-year Treasury yield to near 4.97% reflect a flight-to-safety bid amid equity volatility tied to AI spending concerns, alongside softer demand signals and geopolitical tensions. Persistent inflation, with September headline CPI at 3.74% year-over-year and rising energy prices, has tempered expectations for near-term Federal Reserve easing while keeping the effective funds rate near 4.00%. Labor market data remain resilient, with initial claims near 194,000, supporting a higher-for-longer policy stance. Market-implied odds point to limited December rate adjustments and potential further hikes into 2027, though the upcoming FOMC meeting and PMI releases could shift rate path expectations and influence yield peaks before year-end 2026.
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