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Bond yields trade lower on Friday

12 Jun 2026 Evaluate

Bond yields traded lower on Friday despite easing concerns over geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump called off planned military strikes on Iran.  

In the global market, U.S. Treasury yields tumbled on Thursday after President Donald Trump said that he had called off scheduled strikes on Iran. Furthermore, Oil prices fell on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had reached a framework agreement with Iran, raising hopes the Middle East conflict could be nearing its end.

Back home, the yields on new 10 year Government Stock were trading 03 basis points lower at 6.86% from its previous close of 6.89% on Thursday.  

The benchmark five-year interest rates were trading 04 basis points lower at 6.47% from its previous close of 6.51% on Thursday.