Treasury Yields Decline Slightly as Investors Reflect on Fed's Recent Rate Cut
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 11 2025
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Source: CNBC
U.S. Treasury Yields: Treasury yields fell as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut, with the 10-year yield at 4.142% and the 30-year yield at 4.791%.
Federal Reserve's Rate Cut: The Fed lowered its key overnight borrowing rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of 3.5%-3.75%, with three members dissenting, marking the first dissent since September 2019.
Future Rate Cuts: Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated a cautious approach to future rate cuts, forecasting only one cut in 2026, emphasizing a data-dependent strategy.
Market Reactions: Analysts noted that the dissenting votes suggest a more hawkish stance on the recent rate cut, with expectations for future cuts being influenced by economic data.
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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.
