Rates Start To Stabilize – Fixed Income Update
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As recent economic data revealed a slowing economic environment in the second quarter, rates have begun to stabilize pointing to a downward trend over the next few months. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond rose to 4.36% at the end of the second quarter ending June 28th, up slightly from 4.33% at the beginning of the quarter on April 1st. Even though rates have begun to stabilize, consumer loan rates are still elevated and hindering consumers from buying homes to cars.
Sources: U.S. Treasury
Print Version: Fixed Income Update July 2024