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US Treasury Yields Hit 2025 High Amid Iran Tensions and Oil Fears

US 10-year Treasury yields rose to a 2025 high as Middle East tensions and oil price spikes fuel inflation concerns.

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As of 2026-09-01 19:55 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.
The 10-year US Treasury yield rose approximately 3 basis points to 4.788%, marking its highest level since January 14, 2025. [1] A tanker was struck by unknown projectiles off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of disruption to global oil shipments. [2] Renewed tensions in the Middle East, specifically following US forces launching fresh strikes against Iran, drove investors to reassess risks in the bond market. [3] West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures rose more than 1% to above $87 a barrel, while Brent crude gained more than 1% to above $92 a barrel. [4] The 10-year Treasury yield rose by 3 basis points to 4.788%, driven by a resurgence in oil prices and inflation concerns related to escalating tensions in the Middle East. [5] The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil surpassed $88 per barrel, fueling inflation concerns and prompting bond sales. [6] US forces launched new attacks against Iran, and a tanker was hit by projectiles of unknown origin off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. [7]
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  1. The 10-year US Treasury yield rose approximately 3 basis points to 4.788%, marking its highest level since January 14, 2025. · Hindustan Times
  2. A tanker was struck by unknown projectiles off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of disruption to global oil shipments. · Hindustan Times
  3. Renewed tensions in the Middle East, specifically following US forces launching fresh strikes against Iran, drove investors to reassess risks in the bond market. · Hindustan Times
  4. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures rose more than 1% to above $87 a barrel, while Brent crude gained more than 1% to above $92 a barrel. · Hindustan Times
  5. The 10-year Treasury yield rose by 3 basis points to 4.788%, driven by a resurgence in oil prices and inflation concerns related to escalating tensions in the Middle East. · Vanguardia
  6. The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil surpassed $88 per barrel, fueling inflation concerns and prompting bond sales. · Vanguardia
  7. US forces launched new attacks against Iran, and a tanker was hit by projectiles of unknown origin off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz. · Vanguardia
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