Fed Pause Sends Treasury Yields to 19‑Year High — What It Means for You
What Happened? The Federal Reserve voted 9–3 to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.5%–3.75%. Despite the pause, long‑term Treasury yields spiked. The 30‑year Treasury yield hit 5.244%, while the 10‑year rose to 4.671%. Short‑term yields eased slightly. Background & Context Treasury yields reflect investor expectations for inflation and Fed policy. When yields rise, … Read more