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JPM285.61+0.77%
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MSFT399.19+0.92%
NVDA184.89+2.57%
TSLA397.34+1.57%
DJI46,944.35+0.83%
GDAXI23,564.01+0.50%
GSPC6,704.63+1.09%
HSI25,834.02+1.45%
IXIC22,411.50+1.38%
N22553,751.15-0.13%
AAPL253.14+1.21%
AMZN209.90+1.07%
CL95.09-3.67%
EURUSD1.1501+0.68%
GBPUSD1.3311+0.67%
GC5,003.10-1.16%
GOOG303.54+0.69%
JPM285.61+0.77%
META626.36+2.15%
MSFT399.19+0.92%
NVDA184.89+2.57%
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Investors are shunning U.S. debt as a haven play during the Iran conflict

The 10-year Treasury yield was headed for its steepest two-week climb in almost a year amid the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran.

Mar 13, 2026 &03301313202631; 19:30 UTC feeds.marketwatch.com Trending 4/5
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Negative for markets
Sentiment score: -65/100
High impact Immediate effect (hours)
WHAT THIS MEANS
U.S. Treasury yields are rising sharply as investors abandon safe-haven bond purchases during escalating Iran conflict tensions. The 10-year yield is experiencing its steepest two-week climb in nearly a year, signaling a shift in risk sentiment and potential capital reallocation away from traditional defensive assets.
AI CONFIDENCE
78% High
SENTIMENT GAUGE
NEWS POWER SCORE
AFFECTED ASSETS
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10-Year Treasury Yield
^TNXBond
Expected to rise
10-year Treasury yield rising sharply as safe-haven demand weakens; investors rotating out of bonds
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Euro / US Dollar
EURUSDCurrency
High volatility expected
Geopolitical tensions creating currency volatility; potential flight-to-safety dynamics affecting USD strength
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S&P 500
^GSPCIndex
High volatility expected
Risk-off sentiment from Iran conflict creating equity market uncertainty; higher yields pressuring valuations
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Oil (WTI Crude)
CL=FCommodity
Expected to rise
Oil prices likely supported by Middle East geopolitical tensions and supply concerns
PRICE HISTORY
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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION
Consider reducing long-duration bond positions and hedging equity exposure. Monitor oil prices and defense sector strength while watching for further yield acceleration; elevated yields may pressure growth stocks and high-valuation names in the near term.
KEY SIGNALS
Treasury yields at highest two-week climb in ~12 monthsBreakdown of traditional safe-haven demandRisk-off sentiment despite geopolitical tensionsPotential stagflation concerns from energy price pressuresCapital rotation from bonds to equities or commodities
SECTORS INVOLVED
FinancialsEnergyDefenseUtilities
Analysis generated on Mar 16, 2026 at 13:22 UTC
Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by MarketWatch. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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