Report published May 19, 2026
Fixed Income Weekly Primer: Raymond James Research (May 19, 2026)
Raymond James · May 19, 2026
Fixed income yields surged last week as hotter-than-expected inflation data and geopolitical conflict in the Strait of Hormuz spooked markets. The 30-year Treasury yield crossed the 5% mark while Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the new Fed Chair.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Yields rose across the fixed income universe driven by higher-than-expected inflation data and geopolitical tensions.
- 2.Inflation metrics (CPI and PPI) significantly exceeded survey expectations in April.
- 3.Kevin Warsh has been confirmed as the new Federal Reserve Chair, with Jerome Powell serving pro tempore until the swearing-in.
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Report data
Market Yields and Rates Comparison
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Year-over-year CPI | 3.8% | Rose from 3.3% to 3.8% (3.7% was expected). |
| Year-over-year PPI | 6.0% | Rose from 4.0% to 6.0% (4.8% was expected). |
| 30-year Treasury Yield | 5.12% | Ended the week well above the 5% threshold. |
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