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Treasury Yields Edge Lower as Curve Steepens Slightly Amid Fed Watch

· Economics · MarketsFN Data Team

Fixed Income · Treasury Yields · Mid-Week Update

The 10-year Treasury yield dipped 2 bps to 4.38%, extending its weekly decline to 8 bps, while the 2Y-10Y spread widened slightly to +28 bps, maintaining a positive curve signal.

The 10-year yield has fallen 8 bps this week to 4.38%, now below its 3-month average (4.42%) but still above its 1-year average (4.245%). It remains well off its 52-week high (4.67%) but has climbed 19 bps year-to-date, reflecting shifting Fed expectations.

The 2Y-10Y spread widened 1 bp this week to +28 bps, holding above its 52-week low (+27 bps) but far below its peak (+74 bps). The persistently positive curve suggests markets see limited near-term recession risk, though historical inversions often precede economic slowdowns.

36-month yield spread chart
Fig. 2 — 2Y–10Y Treasury spread over 36 months. Green fill = normal curve; red fill = inverted (recession warning signal). Grey shading marks NBER-defined recessions where applicable.

Traders await Friday's PCE inflation data for Fed clues, with yields sensitive to any surprises. Fed speakers this week could also shift rate-cut expectations, while month-end portfolio rebalancing may add technical pressure to yields.

Key Statistics at a Glance

EditionMid-Week Update
DateTuesday, June 30, 2026
10Y Yield4.38%
10Y Day-on-day▼ 2.0 bps
10Y Week-on-week▼ 8.0 bps
10Y YTD change+19.0 bps
10Y 3-month avg4.42%
10Y 1-year avg4.25%
10Y 52-week high4.67%
10Y 52-week low3.97%
2Y Yield4.07%
2Y–10Y Spread+0.280% (+28.0 bps)
Spread WoW▲ 1.0 bps
Spread 52-week high+0.740%
Spread 52-week low+0.270%
Curve signalPositive
Data: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED) · Series: DGS10, DGS2, T10Y2Y, USREC · Daily, business days only · Source: US Treasury / Federal Reserve.

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