Torsten Asmus U.S. Treasury yields moved sharply higher on Friday following the release of a stronger-than-expected May employment report, as investors reassessed the outlook for economic growth and interest rates. According to the latest labor market data, U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 172K jobs in May, significantly exceeding economists’ expectations for a gain of 85K. The stronger hiring ...
Torsten Asmus U.S. Treasury yields moved sharply higher on Friday following the release of a stronger-than-expected May employment report, as investors reassessed the outlook for economic growth and interest rates. According to the latest labor market data, U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 172K jobs in May, significantly exceeding economists’ expectations for a gain of 85K. The stronger hiring figures pointed to continued resilience in the labor market, reducing concerns about an abrupt slowdown in economic activity. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%, indicating that labor market conditions continue to hold steady despite elevated borrowing costs and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s policy path. Following the report, investors moved out of government bonds, driving Treasury yields higher across the curve as bond prices and yields move in opposite directions. The most notable move occurred in shorter-dated debt, with the U.S. 2 Year Treasury yield ( US2Y ) rising 10 basis points to 4.14%. Meanwhile, the benchmark U.S. 10 Year Treasury yield ( US10Y ) advanced 6 basis points to 4.53%. Longer-term bonds also came under pressure, with the U.S. 30 Year Treasury yield ( US30Y ) climbing 4 basis points to 5.02%. The rise in yields reflects growing confidence in the economy and expectations that interest rates could remain elevated for longer than previously anticipated. Fixed Income ETFs: ( TLT ), ( TLH ), ( IEF ), ( IEI ), ( SHY ), ( SGOV ), ( SCHO ), ( BIL ), ( AGG ), ( BND ), ( VCIT ), ( MUB ), ( MBB ), ( JNK ), ( LQD ), ( HYG ), ( VTIP ), ( TIP ), ( SCHP ), ( STIP ), ( TIPX ), ( SPIP ), ( WIP ), ( GTIP ), ( LQDI ), and ( RINF ). More on markets AI-powered startup boom could bring major labor market shifts, Apollo says JPMorgan sees the bond yield surge fading in the second half of 2026 Evercore sees S&P 500 climbing to 7,750 on relentless AI demand The AI boom is creating jobs, not destroying them, Apollo says BofA highlights a co...