Treasuries Rise as Falling Oil Prices Trim Fed Rate-Hike Wagers

Published on August 4, 2026

Treasuries rose on Tuesday as signs of progress toward a diplomatic resolution of the Iran war sent oil prices lower, curbing expectations for more than one Federal Reserve interest-rate hike in the coming year.

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