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Markets Adjust Amid Trump's Iran Military Action Pause

4/7/2026

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Following U.S. President Donald Trump's five-day pause in military action against Iran, financial markets adjusted risk assessments.
The 2-year Treasury yield fell by more than 4 basis points to 3.848%.
Prior to the pause, markets anticipated a prolonged conflict.
Yields rose about 45 basis points from pre-war levels.
Future yields depend on Iran developments and Federal Reserve policy amid strong employment data and upcoming inflation reports.

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Following U.S. President Donald Trump's five-day pause in military action against Iran, financial markets adjusted risk assessments.
The 2-year Treasury yield fell by more than 4 basis points to 3.848%.
Prior to the pause, markets anticipated a prolonged conflict.
Yields rose about 45 basis points from pre-war levels.
Future yields depend on Iran developments and Federal Reserve policy amid strong employment data and upcoming inflation reports.