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U.S. Treasury Yields Plummet Amid Weak Jobs Report

8/1/2025

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U.S. Treasury yields declined sharply following a weak July jobs report and tariff concerns.
The 2-year yield decreased to 3.708%, and the 10-year yield dropped to 4.23%.
Analysts predict a possible Federal Reserve rate cut in September amid labor market weaknesses.
Persistent inflation above the Fed's target adds complexity to market expectations and investor strategies.

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Story summary

U.S. Treasury yields declined sharply following a weak July jobs report and tariff concerns.
The 2-year yield decreased to 3.708%, and the 10-year yield dropped to 4.23%.
Analysts predict a possible Federal Reserve rate cut in September amid labor market weaknesses.
Persistent inflation above the Fed's target adds complexity to market expectations and investor strategies.