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U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply on Wednesday as investors weighed reports that a potential plan to end the Middle East conflict could be in sight.

The 10-year Treasury yield

— the benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was more than 5 basis points lower in early trade at 4.3361% by 5:40 a.m. E.T.

Yields on the 2-year Treasury