Title: Treasury Yields Rise as Investors Await Key Inflation Data
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U.S. Treasury yields experienced an upward trend on Wednesday as investors eagerly awaited the release of the latest consumer price index (CPI), which is expected to provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy.
As of 4:05 a.m. ET, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose by over three basis points to reach 4.3001%. Additionally, the 2-year Treasury yield increased by more than two basis points and settled at 5.0263%. It is important to note that yields and bond prices have an inverse relationship, with one basis point representing a 0.01% change.
The CPI data release is highly anticipated as it could shed light on the future direction of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. Inflation concerns have been a key focus for investors, with rising consumer prices potentially impacting the central bank’s decisions regarding interest rates.
In other related news, Moderna’s shares experienced a 1.2% gain during after-hours trading on Tuesday. This increase came subsequent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation for updated Covid vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for all Americans aged six months and older. Pfizer also saw a modest uptick of 0.2% during Tuesday evening.
Meanwhile, a recent analysis by Bespoke Investment pointed out a divergence among major technology companies. Nvidia and Apple witnessed declines of over 7% in the past week and were trading below their respective 50-day moving averages. Conversely, Alphabet, Amazon, and Tesla demonstrated stronger performances, trading above their 50-day moving averages by more than 4%.
Furthermore, U.S. stock futures showed minimal movement on Tuesday evening. Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 futures remained near the flatline, while Nasdaq 100 futures experienced a slight increase of less than 0.1%.
Investors are closely monitoring these market developments, as they seek insights into potential future trends and opportunities.
Sources:
– The Wall Street Journal
– Bloomberg