Weekly Interest Rate Monitor

The Raymond James Weekly Interest Rate Monitor for May 18, 2026, shows a sharp increase in interest rates across the Treasury, corporate, and municipal bond markets. While nominal yields rose significantly, credit spreads saw marginal tightening over the period.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Treasury yields experienced a significant broad-based increase over the week, with the 5-year and 10-year yields rising by 24 and 21 basis points respectively.
• 2.Despite rising nominal yields, corporate credit spreads tightened slightly across A-rated, BBB-rated, and High Yield segments.
• 3.Municipal bond yields followed the upward trend in Treasuries, with the 10-year AAA yield increasing 11 basis points to 3.02%.

Table of Contents

• Weekly Interest Rate Monitor
• Index Statistics
• Treasury Curve
• AAA Municipal Curve
• A-Rated Corporate Curve
• Product Comparison

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