US Treasury bond yields ease from highs after data as Iran war escalation fans inflation concerns

U.S. Treasury yields retreated from earlier highs on Tuesday after economic data emerged. The manufacturing PMI fell to 54.6 in August, while job openings rose slightly. Oil prices surged due to renewed Middle East conflict, reigniting inflation concerns globally. This led to a significant global bond selloff and increased Fed rate hike expectations. Yields on the 10-year and two-year notes hit multi-month highs.

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