Treasury Yields Decline as Investors Anticipate Important Jobs Report

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: CNBC

Updated: Dec 16 2025

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Source: CNBC

Treasury Yields Decline: U.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday, with the 10-year yield at 4.168%, the 2-year at 3.497%, and the 30-year at 4.846%, as investors awaited key economic data releases.
Upcoming Economic Reports: Key reports expected include November nonfarm payrolls projected at 50,000, an unemployment rate steady at 4.4%, and October retail sales forecasted at 0.1%.
Inflation and Jobless Claims: The November Consumer Price Index report is anticipated to show a year-over-year inflation increase to 3.1%, alongside the release of weekly jobless claims data.
Market Uncertainties: Analysts highlight uncertainties regarding U.S. policy rates, influenced by factors such as tariff impacts on inflation and potential changes in unemployment rates.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.