Treasury yields fall as softer payrolls data lands, 10s +6bp

desk brief, Fri 07 Aug 2026

Treasuries (close 2026-08-06): 2s 4.25% (+7.0bp), 10s 4.69% (+6.0bp), 30s 5.22% (+5.0bp).

Tape (close 2026-08-06): VIX 15.15, 2s10s +44bp.

Narrative: Gold price hits highest level since June on weak payrolls data and Hormuz deal hopes

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Treasury yields fall as softer payrolls data lands
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