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Oil Price Surge Drives US Treasury Yields Higher
Rising oil prices following US airstrikes on Iranian tankers have pushed US Treasury yields to their highest levels since July 2024.
September 9, 2026, 05:59 PM·Crypto Briefing

Rising oil prices following US airstrikes on Iranian tankers have pushed US Treasury yields to their highest levels since July 2024.

Japan's foreign currency reserves fell below $1 trillion in August after record yen-buying interventions totaling ¥15.3993 trillion.

Japan sold a record ¥11.73 trillion in foreign assets, including US Treasuries, to stabilize the yen against the dollar.

US Treasury market volatility is increasing due to Federal Reserve uncertainty, heavy debt issuance, and the data-dependent approach of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.
