U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Friday after the release of a stronger-than-expected jobs report, which tempered expectations of imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
Yield Movements
- The yield on the 2-year Treasury note rose to 4.90%.
- The 10-year Treasury yield increased to 4.50%.
- The 30-year Treasury bond yield also saw an uptick, reaching 4.65%.
These movements reflect investor sentiment adjusting to the possibility of the Fed maintaining higher interest rates for longer than previously anticipated.
Jobs Report Details
The U.S. economy added 272,000 jobs in May, significantly exceeding economists’ forecasts. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.0%.
Key Takeaways from the Report:
- Job growth was broad-based across various sectors.
- Wage growth also showed signs of acceleration.
Market Implications
The robust jobs data has led to a reassessment of the Fed’s likely policy path. Market participants are now pricing in a lower probability of rate cuts in the near term.
Analysts suggest that upcoming inflation data will be crucial in shaping expectations for future monetary policy decisions.