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Bond Market Volatility Tests Warsh as Treasury Yields Spike on Inflation Concerns

Treasury yields have reached their highest levels in nearly a year, creating an immediate challenge for incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh as market participants grapple with persistent inflation signals. The 30-year Treasury yield topped 5.1% this week amid growing concern that price pressures will remain elevated under Warsh's leadership. Subadra Rajappa, head of research at Societe Generale Americas, characterized recent yield movements as "unhinged," signaling a bond market increasingly spooked by inflation expectations. Energy market volatility has compounded the uncertainty surrounding future rate policy. Warsh awaits Senate confirmation as the central bank navigates elevated inflation, complicating the incoming Fed chair's early policy decisions. Market participants had previously positioned for multiple interest rate cuts under Warsh's leadership. However, shifting inflation dynamics have now upended those expectations.