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U.S. Threats Against Iran Push Treasury Yields Higher

The 10-year Treasury yield rose 2 basis points to 4.661%, while the 2-year yield gained more than 1 basis point to 4.152%

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The U.S. Treasury yields moved higher Friday after the Trump administration signaled that economic pressure on Iran could intensify, with a naval blockade of Iranian ports potentially continuing indefinitely.

The 10-year Treasury yield rose 2 basis points to 4.661%, while the 2-year yield gained more than 1 basis point to 4.152%. The 30-year yield increased more than 2 basis points to 5.237%, according to the report.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Newsmax that Washington was preparing additional measures designed to economically isolate Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth separately said U.S. forces could maintain the port blockade indefinitely.

Despite the geopolitical pressure, inflation data offered some relief to bond markets. The July producer price index was unchanged from the previous month, falling short of economists' expectations for a 0.2% increase.

According to ING strategists, contained inflation has reduced pressure for higher rates, although elevated real yields suggest risks remain.

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