Treasury Yields Dip Slightly as Investors Anticipate Inflation Report
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 18 2025
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Source: CNBC
U.S. Treasury Yields: Treasury yields fell on Thursday, with the 10-year yield at 4.135%, the 2-year at 3.464%, and the 30-year at 4.818%, as investors awaited key inflation data.
Upcoming Inflation Data: The consumer price index (CPI) report, set to be released at 8:30 a.m. ET, is the first since the recent government shutdown, with expectations of a 3.1% annual inflation rate.
Impact on Monetary Policy: Economists suggest that keeping inflation in the twos could strengthen expectations for interest rate cuts in 2025, as indicated by José Torres from Interactive Brokers.
Additional Economic Reports: Investors are also looking forward to the weekly jobless claims report and existing home sales data, which are due soon.
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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.
