Treasuries Finish Choppy Trading Day Roughly Flat

From Nasdaq.: 2025-02-19 15:21:27

Treasuries had a mixed day of trading, closing flat with the yield on the ten-year note slightly down at 4.535 percent. The Federal Reserve released minutes from their latest meeting, indicating they want to see more progress on inflation before considering lowering interest rates. Fed officials emphasized the need for a “careful approach” to monetary policy due to uncertainty in the economy. Upside risks to inflation were noted, including potential changes in trade and immigration policy. The Fed remains open to adjusting policy based on economic conditions, with Thursday’s trading likely influenced by reports on jobless claims, manufacturing activity, and leading economic indicators.



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