Bond Market Halts Brutal Run as Buyers Pounce on 4.5% Yields

  • Traders still see uncertainty over US fiscal, Fed policy paths
  • Options traders are placing wagers to profit if yields do rise

This week, traders will get new insights with the release Wednesday of the Fed’s preferred inflation measure.

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The US bond market is finally showing signs of steadying after a two-month selloff, with investors starting to swoop in whenever yields test new peaks.

Donald Trump’s presidential victory, stubbornly elevated inflation and a steady drumbeat of strong economic data have pushed 10-year Treasury yields up sharply since mid-September — and there’s no clear consensus of where they’re likely to go.