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Friday, 9 October 2026
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US 10-year Treasury yield ▲20 to 40 basis points

US 10-year Treasury yields could rise significantly, increasing borrowing costs.

Mechanism A move towards 6% would represent a significant repricing in the Treasury market, reflecting increased inflation expectations and risk premia.

Direct effect weeks
#4US Treasury Yields May Surge, Impacting Global Markets
US 10-year Treasury yield ▼5 to 10 basis points

Treasury yields might fall as inflation expectations ease.

Mechanism Lower oil prices reduce inflation expectations, potentially leading to lower yields as bond prices rise.

Knock-on effect days
#1Gold Gains as Dollar Weakens and Oil Prices Fall
US 10-year Treasury yield ▼5 to 10 basis points

Treasury yields may decrease as investors expect rate cuts.

Mechanism The anticipation of lower future Fed rates could lead to a decline in the 10-year yield as investors price in potential monetary easing.

Direct effect weeks
#2Shelton's Treasury Role May Signal Shift in US Monetary Policy