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Treasury Yields Edge Up While the Fed Keeps the Market in the Hallway
· New York time
Treasury yields edged higher as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision. The move came before an announcement that investors watch closely for clues about monetary policy. Treasury yields are important beyond the bond market because they influence borrowing costs across the economy. A small move before a Fed decision can reflect investors adjusting their expectations, even when the decision itself has not yet arrived. The scene is a familiar one: a room full of professionals with models, forecasts and screens waiting for another group of professionals to finish a meeting. Everyone has an assessment, and everyone knows the statement can change the conversation. The market's patience is impressive, provided patience can include continuous price updates. For now, the yields have moved slightly and the major announcement is still ahead.
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