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U.S. Treasury yields fall as oil prices plunge on Iran de-escalation hopes
Monday, August 3, 2026
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note fell to 4.688%, down more than 1 basis point. Oil prices declined on reports of de-escalation discussions involving Iran. Treasury yields and oil prices often move inversely to shifts in geopolitical risk and economic growth expectations.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/us-treasury-yields-investors-bonds-war.html