Data released by the Labor Department suggests that U.S. inflation has significantly slowed down in recent months. However, some analysts are warning that there are potential risks of re-acceleration in the fourth quarter or next year. In July, U.S. consumer prices rose by a modest 0.2%. The yearly rate of inflation also increased from 3% to 3.2%, marking the first increase in … [Read more...] about U.S. Inflation Faces Risks of Re-Acceleration
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Bond Yields Decline as U.S. Inflation Hits a Two-Year Low
Bond yields continued to decline on Thursday as traders made adjustments following the news that U.S. inflation is at its lowest level in over two years. What's Happening The yield on the 2-year Treasury TMUBMUSD02Y, 4.653% slipped by 8.8 basis points to 4.662%. Remember, yields move in the opposite direction of prices. The yield on the 10-year Treasury TMUBMUSD10Y, 3.819% … [Read more...] about Bond Yields Decline as U.S. Inflation Hits a Two-Year Low
