US Treasury & Euro bond yields rises
Bond markets set the tone on Tuesday, with rising yields in the US and Europe rippling through equities and shaping investor sentiment.
Also read: NVO stock crashes 14%: Why Novo Nordisk shares are down today? 2026 sales forecast and Eli Lilly competition explained
Also read: What is Anthropic’s new legal AI tool and why investors are dumping software stocks
Because rising yields in the US and Europe are influencing stocks and investor sentiment.
What’s happening with euro zone bond yields?
They rose alongside US Treasuries, led by gains in German bonds.
US 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Level Since August
In the US, Treasury yields moved higher, with the 10-year note reaching around 4.29%, its highest level since August, as per a report. The climb in yields weighed on growth stocks, as higher bond rates reduce the present value of future earnings, as per a Finimize report.Nasdaq Crashed Today as Tech Stocks Slides
Technology shares led losses as a result, dragging the Nasdaq lower, while investors rotated toward steadier, value-tilted parts of the market that are seen as less sensitive to rising yields.Also read: NVO stock crashes 14%: Why Novo Nordisk shares are down today? 2026 sales forecast and Eli Lilly competition explained
Gartner and PayPal Drops Add to Market Pressure
The pressure from bonds was intensified by company-specific disappointments. Shares of Gartner fell sharply after the company reported weak adjusted earnings and issued a downbeat outlook for 2026. PayPal also slid after its results and revenue guidance missed expectations.US Consumer Confidence Improves but Stays Below 50
Economic data offered a mixed backdrop. US consumer confidence improved slightly to 48.8 from 47.2, but remained below the 50 mark for a sixth consecutive month, as per the Finimize report. The reading suggested households are still cautious, an important signal for bond and equity investors alike, given the central role of consumer spending in the US economy.Euro Zone Bond Yields Rise in Step With US Treasuries
Across the Atlantic, government bond yields in the euro zone also moved higher, taking cues from US Treasuries. Markets weighed the potential implications of Kevin Warsh’s possible appointment as Federal Reserve chair. Warsh has argued for lowering interest rates to boost productivity and for shrinking the Fed’s balance sheet, views that analysts say could result in a steeper yield curve.Also read: What is Anthropic’s new legal AI tool and why investors are dumping software stocks
Germany’s 10-Year Bond Yield Climbs to 2.89%
Germany’s 10-year government bond yield, the euro area benchmark, rose by 2.6 basis points to 2.89%, as per a Devdiscourse report. Christoph Rieger of Commerzbank pointed out that the bond market reaction to Warsh’s potential nomination was relatively subdued, but expectations are building for a steeper US Treasury curve and wider long-end swap spreads, as per the Devdiscourse report.Euro Zone Credit Tightens Amid Economic Uncertainty
Other developments in the euro zone reinforced a cautious tone in bond markets. Banks reported tighter access to corporate credit amid economic uncertainty, while France’s consumer prices increased less than expected in January.FAQs
Why are bond markets in focus right now?Because rising yields in the US and Europe are influencing stocks and investor sentiment.
What’s happening with euro zone bond yields?
They rose alongside US Treasuries, led by gains in German bonds.
