What's going on with the 10-year Treasury note yield?

The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note was recently 4.568%, according to Tradeweb, compared with 4.542% Tuesday and 4.471% at the end of last week. Traders attributed Tuesday's uptick in yields to a stronger-

Why are Treasury yields important?

Investors and those following the movement of interest rates look at the movement of Treasury yields as an indicator of things to come. Their rates are considered an important benchmark: Because Treasury securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury, they represent the rate at which investment is considered risk-free.

Why are Treasury rates important?

Their rates are considered an important benchmark: Because Treasury securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury, they represent the rate at which investment is considered risk-free. Click on the links below to find a fuller explanation of the term.