Rate Watch/Archive/2026-05-20
bullishWednesday, May 20, 2026

Bonds rally sharply on Iran peace deal progress

10yr Treasury: 4.58%(-0.08)By David Burson

10-year Treasury yields fell to 4.58% on the day as Iran peace deal headlines triggered a sharp bond rally. UMBS 5.0 reached 97.44 (+0.63) mid-morning before settling at 97.33. This follows Tuesday's institutional-driven selloff. This afternoon's 20-Year bond auction and FOMC Minutes (2 PM ET) will test whether the recovery holds.

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