From policy tensions to mortgage rates: Why bond investors are bracing for higher yields

Rising inflation expectations and concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence are shaping the U.S. bond market. Long-term breakeven rates climbed, and the Treasury yield curve briefly steepened, as investors bought short-dated Treasuries and sold longer-term notes. Despite stable 10-year yields, market participants remain cautious, anticipating a steeper curve if political and fiscal uncertainties persist, Reuters reported