19.12.202504:04:45UTC+00US 10-Year Yield Rises as Fed Outlook Weighed

The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note increased to approximately 4.14% on Friday, bouncing back from a brief decline in the previous session. This movement comes as investors evaluated the Federal Reserve's policy direction in the context of recent modest inflation and labor market trends. November's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report indicated a headline inflation rate of 2.7%, marking the lowest level since July and falling short of the anticipated 3.1%. Additionally, core inflation decreased to 2.6%, representing the slowest pace since early 2021. Earlier in the week, it was reported that the November unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, the highest since 2021. The combination of mild inflation and indications of a cooling job market provides the Federal Reserve with more flexibility to reduce rates in 2026. Nevertheless, market expectations suggest that policy will likely remain unchanged in January. Investors are keenly monitoring the potential for rate reductions in March and July of the next year.