{
  "id": 19448766,
  "title": "Bond yields spike most since tariff meltdown on rate-hike bets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/bond-yields-spike-most-since-tariff-meltdown-on-rate-hike-bets",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-11T05:08:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindu BusinessLine",
    "slug": "hindu-businessline",
    "url": "https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/bond-yields-spike-most-since-tariff-meltdown-on-rate-hike-bets/article71688251.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US bond market experienced a significant drop, with short-term yields surging by the most in 19 months. This occurred after consumer prices rose faster than expected and Federal Reserve officials warned of more aggressive interest rate hikes. Two-year Treasuries, which are more sensitive to Fed moves, saw their yields increase by 17 basis points to 4.73%, the largest jump since the Trump administration's April 2025 tariff rollout. This marked a reversal for the bond market, which had rallied since early last month amid tech stock declines due to concerns about AI's sustainability. The drop in yields was driven by economic events such as the Democratic sweep in Congressional elections and a decline in oil prices from Middle East tensions. However, these factors were overshadowed by concerns about the Fed's slow approach to containing inflation that has remained above its target since the pandemic. Fed Governor Christopher Waller's comments about supporting a large rate increase if inflation stays high added to the pressure. The consumer price index showed core prices rising 0.3% month-over-month, exceeding expectations, while overall prices increased 0.4%. This inflation data, combined with the Fed's recent lack of policy guidance, led traders to sell bonds and brace for potential rate hikes. The 10-year yield, a key benchmark for mortgages and loans, reached 5.02%, indicating weak demand. Economists now anticipate the Fed will raise rates by a quarter point at its upcoming meeting, with a potential for additional hikes, as the market grapples with the possibility of a more aggressive policy stance.",
  "summary": "Two-year Treasury yields went up by 17 bps to 4.73%, the biggest jump since Trump’s April 2025 tariff rollout unleashed a global meltdown.",
  "key_points": [
    "Short-term US bond yields surged to highest level in 19 months",
    "Two-year Treasuries yield increased 17 basis points to 4.73%",
    "Fed's cautious approach to inflation containment fueled bond sell-off"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Persistent inflation and aggressive signals from Federal Reserve officials are forcing investors to price in a more hawkish monetary policy, ending a recent period of market stability.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}