Yields for U.S. treasuries went higher on the first day of trading in 2026, as per a Reuters report. The market is still waiting on new information to come in before longer-term trading patterns set in, such as U.S. employment data, which is slated to come next week.
The yield on U.S. treasuries for 10 years went up by 4.1 basis points to 4.196% while the yield on the 30-year treasury went up to 4.872%. The shorter 2-year treasury went up to 3.481%. Shorter-term treasuries were down by the end of 2025, such as the 2-year treasury.
Investors are also keenly watching AI and its prospects, as the previous year saw some record funding rounds for the sector.
The Federal Reserve is due for a shake-up in leadership, with U.S. President Donald Trump waiting to appoint the new chairman as fast as he can, away from Jerome Powell, who opted in December to keep federal funding rates between 3.50% to 3.75%.