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Treasury yield

The return investors earn on US government debt.

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Definition

Treasuries come as bills (a year or less), notes (2 to 10 years) and bonds (20 to 30 years). The 10-year yield is the benchmark that influences mortgage rates and the valuation of stocks.

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