The U.S. Treasury yields moved higher Tuesday as investors reacted to the deepening U.S.-Iran war and rising geopolitical risks. The 10-year yield rose nearly 4 basis points to 4.09 percent. The 30-year bond climbed above 4.72 percent, while the 2-year note reached 3.53 percent. Yields rise when bond prices fall.
The conflict entered its fourth day after the American Embassy in Riyadh was attacked. President Donald Trump warned the war could last longer than the four weeks he initially estimated.
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Israel said it struck targets in Iran and Lebanon after Hezbollah launched missiles and drones toward Tel Aviv.
Markets shifted into risk-off mode. U.S. futures and Asian stocks declined. Gold gained as investors sought safety.
Oil prices rose sharply after reports that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and threatened passing vessels, raising fears of global energy disruptions.
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