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U.S. Treasury Yields Rise Amid Strong Jobless Claims

1/15/2026

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U.S. Treasury yields increased on January 15, 2026, due to strong jobless claims data showing initial claims at 198,000, which was below expectations.
The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.156%, while the 2-year yield reached 3.55%, reducing the likelihood of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
Geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Iran and former President Donald Trump's claims about Greenland, affected market sentiment.
An investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raises concerns about the Fed's independence, with analysts predicting potential rate cuts later in 2026 based on inflation trends and Powell's successor.

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U.S. Treasury yields increased on January 15, 2026, due to strong jobless claims data showing initial claims at 198,000, which was below expectations.
The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.156%, while the 2-year yield reached 3.55%, reducing the likelihood of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
Geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Iran and former President Donald Trump's claims about Greenland, affected market sentiment.
An investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raises concerns about the Fed's independence, with analysts predicting potential rate cuts later in 2026 based on inflation trends and Powell's successor.