Treasury yields declined on Tuesday as investors grew more confident that an immediate escalation in the U.S.-E.U. trade conflict might be avoided. The 30-year yield fell to 4.984% and the 10-year to 4.475%, coinciding with a rise in stock futures.
This drop in yields suggests renewed investor demand for government bonds, signaling reduced risk sentiment and a preference for safety. The shift followed President Trump’s decision to delay imposing new tariffs on the European Union, pending further negotiations.
While E.U. officials expressed optimism about a potential deal, recent trade tensions have already rattled markets, leading to weak demand for U.S. Treasurys in last week’s auction.
Finsum: Compounding concerns is a major Republican policy proposal moving through Congress that lacks full funding, raising additional doubts about America’s fiscal outlook.