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10-year Treasury yield rises as markets digest Trump assassination attempt

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US Treasury yields showed mixed movement on Monday as investors assessed the impact of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and awaited comments from Federal Reserve officials. The 10-year Treasury yield increased by over two basis points to 4.2138%, while the 2-year Treasury yield decreased by less than one basis point to 4.4533%. Investors considered the potential effects of the incident on the markets and economy. They also looked forward to hearing from Federal Reserve officials, including Chairman Jerome Powell, in the hope of gaining insights into the future path of interest rates. Retail sales and building permit figures are among the upcoming economic data points for the week.