10-year Treasury yield is little changed as traders mull over Democrats' midterm victories
Quick Look
- The 10-year Treasury yield remained near flat on Wednesday as markets assessed Democratic majorities in the House and Senate.
- Investors are focusing on the potential for reduced deficit spending and legislative gridlock following the midterm election results.
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Why It Matters
Democrats secured majorities in both the House and Senate following midterm elections. This shift is expected to impact the White House's ability to pass legislation.
The 10-year Treasury yield traded near the flatline on Wednesday as investors weighed big wins from Democrats in the U.S. midterm elections.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield was up less than 1 basis point at 4.954%. The 30-year bond yield advanced 1 basis point to 5.334%, and the shorter-term 2-year note yield added 1 basis point to 4.627%.
One basis point equals 0.01%, or 1/100th of 1%, and yields and prices move inversely to one another.
Democrats obtained majorities in both the House and Senate. Democrats flipped Senate seats from Republicans in Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Maine and Texas. They also won key gubernatorial races in Ohio and Texas.
The resounding victory by Democrats could rein in government spending from the Trump administration, as it makes it harder for the White House to push legislation through Congress.
Traders at JPMorgan said one of the issues Wall Street is focusing on after the midterms is "reduced deficit spending."
"This can be achieved by asserting power over the budget and likely wading through a government shutdown," they said.
Open Questions
- Will a government shutdown occur?
- How will the administration respond to legislative gridlock?
