U.S. Treasury yields edge lower ahead of September CPI release
On October 14, 2026 U.S. Treasury yields inched down as markets awaited the September Consumer Price Index: the 10‑year fell about 2 basis points to 5.195%, the 30‑year slipped 1 basis point to 5.549%, and the 2‑year declined roughly 2 basis points to 4.772%.
The desk brief
On October 14, 2026 U.S. Treasury yields inched down as markets awaited the September Consumer Price Index: the 10‑year fell about 2 basis points to 5.195%, the 30‑year slipped 1 basis point to 5.549%, and the 2‑year declined roughly 2 basis points to 4.772%.
A modest decline in U.S. Treasury yields ahead of CPI can, conditional on the inflation outcome, influence global funding costs and USD funding conditions that affect African USD sovereign and corporate curves. If CPI surprises to the upside, U.S. yields could resume rising, pressuring USD-denominated spreads for issuers such as South Africa (ZAF). Conversely, softer CPI could ease global dollar funding and reduce near-term spread pressure.
September CPI print due later on Oct 14, 2026 (U.S. headline and core readings).
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- U.S. Treasury yields inch lower as investors await key inflation reportcnbc.comSource published (opens in a new tab)
- Treasury Yields Fall Ahead of CPI - OnEquityonequity.comSource published (opens in a new tab)
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