Treasury yields climb as bank concerns ease and investors look to Fed meeting
Publishing timestamp: 2023-03-21 14:31:57
Summary
U.S. Treasury yields rose as concerns about the banking sector eased following Credit Suisse's takeover by UBS and reassurances from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting began, with investors expecting a 25 basis point rate hike and guidance on the economic outlook and future policy. Regional banks in the U.S. also saw a slight recovery, with the SPDR Regional Banking ETF rising 5.5% and First Republic shares jumping over 35%.
Sentiment: NEUTRAL
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