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U.S. Treasury yield curve steepens

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CNBC's Rick Santelli reports on news regarding bond markets.

Breakdown
  • Long-term U.S. Treasury yields have struggled to close below four percent despite several attempts. 9s
  • Sustained movement below four percent would likely require significant Federal Reserve intervention, such as quantitative easing. 1m 33s
  • Short-term yields remain tightly ranged and are highly responsive to Federal Reserve signals. 1m 49s
  • The two-year yield recently closed at its lowest level in three years before rebounding. 2m 0s
  • Market volatility persists, with both bond and equity markets reacting to economic data and central bank policy. 1m 54s
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