Best Month in a Year Drives US 10-Year Yield Back Below 4%
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US government debt saw a significant gain in February, with the 10-year yield dropping below 4%, as investors sought safe-haven assets amidst rising concerns in other markets.
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During a month when warning signs flashed alarms in other markets — from real-world evidence of the disruptive and potentially disinflationary power of artificial intelligence to rising geopolitical tensions and worries about hidden dangers in private credit — traders flocked to US government debt. A Bloomberg index of Treasuries returned 1.5% in February, while a gauge of long-dated debt gained 4%. The rally is a reminder that, at least for now, the $30 trillion US government bond market has the edge as a safety play, despite doubts that have sprung up about the defensive appeal of US government securities under the turbulent policies of President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on February 27, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.