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Surging Oil Prices Drive Treasury Yields Higher, Home Sales Plummet

4/14/2026

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On April 13, 2026, Treasury yields rose as crude oil prices surged after failed U.S.-Iran talks.
The 2-year Treasury yield rose to 3.814% and the 10-year yield rose to 4.333%.
Yields stabilized later as oil prices pulled back.
The inflation report indicated a significant rise in consumer prices driven by escalating energy costs.
Existing home sales dropped to their lowest level since June.

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Story summary

On April 13, 2026, Treasury yields rose as crude oil prices surged after failed U.S.-Iran talks.
The 2-year Treasury yield rose to 3.814% and the 10-year yield rose to 4.333%.
Yields stabilized later as oil prices pulled back.
The inflation report indicated a significant rise in consumer prices driven by escalating energy costs.
Existing home sales dropped to their lowest level since June.