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Treasury Yields Rise Amid Oil Prices and Tensions

Updated 2026-08-18 08:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

U.S. Treasury yields increased slightly as oil prices rose, fueled by concerns over U.S.-Iran tensions potentially impacting inflation.

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Treasury yields rise as oil gains and U.S.-Iran tensions fuel inflation fears

Tuesday saw yields on U.S. 30-year Treasury yields add over 1 basis point to trade at around 5.322%, hovering just below its highest level since 2002.

2026-08-18 07:58 UTC