Treasuries fell and yields rose after a Reuters report that the US was preparing to order some embassy staff in the Persian Gulf to leave, lifting West Texas Intermediate crude to about $98.50 a barrel from $97. The two-year yield climbed as much as 5 basis points to 4.83% and the dollar strengthened, though the selloff eased after US officials said the order was limited to Saudi Arabia. Analysts said the Iran risk has not fully faded and that renewed escalation could pressure global yields through inflation and central bank expectations. Yields remain near multiyear highs, traders see roughly a 20% chance the Fed raises rates at its Oct. 28 meeting, and a 20-year auction drew the highest yield since May 2020.
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▲ Likely positiveRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
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| Close on 10/20/2026 | 101.70 |
| Change that session | -0.28% |
XAU/USD
• NeutralRelevance: low
| Market | Gold |
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| Close on 10/20/2026 | 4,125.21 |
| Change that session | -0.38% |
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