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Short-term Treasury yields climb after robust August payrolls data
CNBC reports that strong job growth boosted expectations of a potential Federal Reserve interest rate increase.
The short version
- The 2-year Treasury note yield rose to 4.425%, reaching its highest mark since January 2025.[CNBC]
- Nonfarm payrolls expanded by 162,000 in August, significantly surpassing expectations of 53,000.[CNBC]
- Investors raised the odds of a quarter-point Federal Reserve rate increase at the September meeting to 58%.[CNBC]
Key facts
- The 2-year Treasury yield rose over 7 basis points to 4.425%, its highest point since January 2025.[CNBC]
- The United States added 162,000 jobs during August, topping the consensus forecast of 53,000.[CNBC]
- Traders priced in a 58% probability that the Federal Reserve will raise rates by 25 basis points at its September meeting.[CNBC]
- Vice President JD Vance urged the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates to address housing affordability.[CNBC]
What remains uncertain
- Whether the Federal Reserve will actually increase interest rates at the September 15-16 meeting remains uncertain.[CNBC]
Sources
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