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US Bonds Climb as Trump Suggests War Resolution Eases Inflation Concerns

By aimee yang

Treasuries rose in New York after President Donald Trump said the war with Iran might end soon. This news changed the bond markets around the world.

Trump’s comments on Monday made oil prices fall below $90 a barrel. This gave some hope that high energy prices would not cause inflation, which means rising prices for goods. Yields on 10-year Treasuries, which show the interest for borrowing money, fell to about 4.09%.

Many global bond markets had been losing value, but the US government debt market improved. UK yields rose slightly at the end of the day. Traders think the Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates until September.

The Group of Seven finance ministers said they are ready to take steps to help the global energy supply. They can release oil reserves if needed, but they are not doing that now.

Earlier, there were worries about the economy as oil prices rose. If prices stay high, it could hurt economic growth.

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Treasuries/ˈtrɛʒəriz/noun
Government bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury; debt securities investors buy to lend money to the government.

Yields/jiːldz/noun
The return on a bond or other investment often shown as an annual percentage; indicates the cost of borrowing.

Inflation/ɪnˈfleɪʃən/noun
A general increase in prices and a fall in the purchasing value of money.

Bond markets/bɑnd ˈmɑrkɪts/noun
Financial markets where debt securities (bonds) are issued bought and sold.

Reserves/rɪˈzɜrvz/noun
Supplies kept for future use; in this article stocks of oil held by governments that can be released if needed.

Energy supply/ˈɛnərdʒi səˈplaɪ/noun
The availability and distribution of energy (such as oil and gas) to meet demand in an economy or region.
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How much do you know?

What did President Trump say about the war with Iran?
It will continue indefinitely
It might end soon
It has already ended
It is escalating further
What was the yield on 10-year Treasuries mentioned in the text?
3.00%
4.09%
5.25%
2.50%
What major economic concern was alleviated by the drop in oil prices?
Increased employment
Potential inflation
High stock market values
Decrease in government debt
What was the price of oil per barrel after Trump's comments?
Above $100
Below $90
Around $80
Exactly $90
What is the expected action of the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates?
They will lower rates soon
They will raise rates immediately
They will keep rates unchanged until September
They will eliminate rates altogether
What did the Group of Seven finance ministers express readiness to do?
Increase oil production
Take steps to help the global energy supply
Support local businesses exclusively
Impose tariffs on oil imports
Trump's comments caused oil prices to rise above $90 a barrel.
Yields on US Treasuries fell after Trump's comments.
The UK bond yields declined at the end of the day.
The Group of Seven is currently releasing oil reserves.
High energy prices are a concern for inflation.
The Federal Reserve is likely to lower interest rates immediately.
Treasuries rose in New York after President Donald Trump said the war with Iran might end soon, changing the markets.
Yields on 10-year Treasuries fell to about %.
The Group of Seven finance ministers stated they are ready to take steps to help the global supply.
Traders think the Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates until .
If oil prices stay high, it could hurt economic .
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Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
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AccentSpeed
Treasuries/ˈtrɛʒəriz/noun
Government bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury; debt securities investors buy to lend money to the government.
Yields/jiːldz/noun
The return on a bond or other investment often shown as an annual percentage; indicates the cost of borrowing.
Inflation/ɪnˈfleɪʃən/noun
A general increase in prices and a fall in the purchasing value of money.
Bond markets/bɑnd ˈmɑrkɪts/noun
Financial markets where debt securities (bonds) are issued bought and sold.
Reserves/rɪˈzɜrvz/noun
Supplies kept for future use; in this article stocks of oil held by governments that can be released if needed.
Energy supply/ˈɛnərdʒi səˈplaɪ/noun
The availability and distribution of energy (such as oil and gas) to meet demand in an economy or region.
Vocabulary Learning

How much do you know?

What did President Trump say about the war with Iran?
It will continue indefinitely
It might end soon
It has already ended
It is escalating further
What was the yield on 10-year Treasuries mentioned in the text?
3.00%
4.09%
5.25%
2.50%
What major economic concern was alleviated by the drop in oil prices?
Increased employment
Potential inflation
High stock market values
Decrease in government debt
What was the price of oil per barrel after Trump's comments?
Above $100
Below $90
Around $80
Exactly $90
What is the expected action of the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates?
They will lower rates soon
They will raise rates immediately
They will keep rates unchanged until September
They will eliminate rates altogether
What did the Group of Seven finance ministers express readiness to do?
Increase oil production
Take steps to help the global energy supply
Support local businesses exclusively
Impose tariffs on oil imports
Trump's comments caused oil prices to rise above $90 a barrel.
Yields on US Treasuries fell after Trump's comments.
The UK bond yields declined at the end of the day.
The Group of Seven is currently releasing oil reserves.
High energy prices are a concern for inflation.
The Federal Reserve is likely to lower interest rates immediately.
Treasuries rose in New York after President Donald Trump said the war with Iran might end soon, changing the markets.
Yields on 10-year Treasuries fell to about %.
The Group of Seven finance ministers stated they are ready to take steps to help the global supply.
Traders think the Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates until .
If oil prices stay high, it could hurt economic .
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