US Treasury Yields at Multi-Year Highs
On Wednesday the US 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.365%, its highest level since April 2002, and the 30-year yield rose to 5.732%, its highest since May 2002. After the $39 billion 10-year note auction, yields eased somewhat; the 10-year yield traded around 5.28%.
US Dollar Index at 102.24
The US Dollar Index rose about 0.4% on Wednesday to 102.24 and is trading near an 18-month high. According to CME FedWatch data, markets price the probability of a rate hike in October at about 20% and in December at about 70%.
Spot Gold Closed Around $4,111
Spot gold lost about 1% on Wednesday under the influence of a strong dollar and high bond yields, finishing the day around $4,111. In the early hours of Thursday morning the price is recovering toward $4,150; gold remains more than 25% below its record level of around $5,600 in January.
Brent Crude Above $101
Brent crude futures rose about 0.6% on Wednesday to finish the day at $101.17 per barrel, while WTI crude is trading below $89.50 on Thursday morning. Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports brought supply concerns driven by the Middle East back onto the agenda.
US Stocks Retreat from Record Levels
The S&P 500 had closed above 7,800 points for the first time on Tuesday. On Wednesday, because of rising bond yields, the Dow fell about 0.6%, the S&P 500 about 0.2% and the Nasdaq about 0.2%.
Ekonomik Takvim | 8 October 2026 Thursday
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