Treasury Yields Hit 17-Year High

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Treasury Yields Hit 17-Year High

Oct 14, 2024

As the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to combat inflation, yields on U.S. Treasury securities climbed to levels not seen since before the Great Recession (see chart). Considering how stubborn inflation has been, the Fed may move slowly in decreasing interest rates. So Treasury yields might remain relatively elevated for some time, even though they have backed off recent highs. In the longer term, Treasuries purchased in the current high-rate environment could offer higher yields than new issues, potentially increasing their value on the secondary market.

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