
February 6, 2026
Article from Market Watch by Vivien Lou Chen
Article Synopsis
The U.S. Treasury yield curve has been steepening as long-term yields rise relative to short-term yields, a shift that could lessen the benefit long-term borrowers usually receive from future Federal Reserve rate cuts. This dynamic may keep borrowing costs higher for mortgages and corporate financing even if the Fed reduces short-term interest rates later in 2026.





