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Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Bearish Shift in Treasury Market

2/23/2026

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The $31 trillion Treasury market shifted back toward bearish sentiment after the Supreme Court ruled against tariffs proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and amid signs of labor-market resilience.
Treasuries fell last week for the first time in a month, and yields ended at 4.08%.
Analysts said the recent rally may have peaked, with BNP Paribas advising investors to use interest-rate swaps to position for rising yields.
Geopolitical tensions and potential economic risks persist, and Trump's plans to impose new tariffs could further complicate market dynamics because the court's ruling may increase government debt.

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The $31 trillion Treasury market shifted back toward bearish sentiment after the Supreme Court ruled against tariffs proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and amid signs of labor-market resilience.
Treasuries fell last week for the first time in a month, and yields ended at 4.08%.
Analysts said the recent rally may have peaked, with BNP Paribas advising investors to use interest-rate swaps to position for rising yields.
Geopolitical tensions and potential economic risks persist, and Trump's plans to impose new tariffs could further complicate market dynamics because the court's ruling may increase government debt.