U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Fed Chair Warsh Speech Awaited

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U.S. Treasury yields rose Wednesday as investors turned their focus to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming talks in Europe, seeking clarity on the monetary policy path. The move comes after a string of strong U.S. economic data reinforced expectations that interest rates will stay higher for longer, according to reports.

The yield uptick followed a series of robust data releases last week: U.S. GDP grew 2.1% in the first quarter, beating the 1.6% forecast; core PCE held steady at 0.3% month-on-month; and initial jobless claims fell to 215,000, per market data. These figures support the view that the Fed will maintain its restrictive stance, weighing on bond prices.

Markets are now focused on any shift in tone from Warsh's speech, especially with annual core inflation still elevated at 4.1% in May. Further remarks from Fed officials in the coming days could provide additional catalysts for yields in the near term.