U.S. Treasury yields fall amid flight to safety

Eren Sengezer FXStreet

The higher demand for the safe haven U.S. Treasuries pull the yields lower on Wednesday as the political drama surrounding President Trump has reached a new phase after a congressman called for the impeachment of the president.

US Rep. Al Green: The President must be impeached
US Rep. Adam Schiff: Impeachment cannot be perceived as an effort to nullify the election by other means

As of writing:

30-yr 2.927%, -2.14%
10-yr 2.27%, -3.44%
5-yr 1.776%, -4.02%
2-yr 1.258%, -3.16%

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Eren Sengezer

FXStreet

As an economist at heart, Eren Sengezer specializes in the assessment of the short-term and long-term impacts of macroeconomic data, central bank policies and political developments on financial assets.

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