August payrolls revive Fed hike bets and drive Treasury yields higher

Bloomberg · 4 hours ago
August payrolls revive Fed hike bets and drive Treasury yields higher
  • US Treasuries sold off after stronger-than-expected August payroll growth, with yields rising across maturities.
  • The two-year yield led the move with an eight-basis-point gain to 4.416%, while the five-year yield reached 5.58%, its highest level since January 2025.

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US Treasuries fell after US job growth topped forecasts in August, prompting traders to nudge up expectations that Federal Reserve officials raise interest rates later this month.Bloomberg

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