周四，美国国债收益率在多数期限上走低，投资者正在评估美国中期选举结果，并等待新的就业数据。基准10年期美国国债收益率在美东时间周四凌晨4点11分左右下跌约3个基点，至4.865%。30年期美国国债收益率也下跌3个基点，至5.245%，而2年期美国国债收益率几乎持平，为4.581%。一个基点等于0.01个百分点，即1%的百分之一。
US Treasury yields fell across most maturities on Thursday as investors assessed the outcome of the US midterm elections and awaited fresh employment data. The yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note fell by around 3 basis points to 4.865% at 4:11 am ET on Thursday. The 30-year Treasury yield also declined by 3 basis points to 5.245%, while the 2-year Treasury yield remained almost unchanged at 4.581%.A basis point is equal to 0.01 percentage point, or one-hundredth of 1%.
美国国债收益率与债券价格走势相反。据CNBC报道，这意味着收益率下降时债券价格上涨，收益率上升时债券价格下跌。美国中期选举结果最新一轮走势出现之际，投资者继续评估美国中期选举结果，民主党在选举中赢得了国会的控制权。这场被称为“蓝色浪潮”的民主党胜利，令外界对美国总统唐纳德·特朗普剩余任期内的美国政府政策方向产生了疑问。
Treasury yields and bond prices move in opposite directions. This means bond prices rise when yields fall and decline when yields increase, according to CNBC.US midterm election results The latest movement came as investors continued to assess the US midterm election results, in which Democrats won control of Congress. The Democratic victory, described as a 'blue wave', has raised questions about the direction of US government policies during the remaining years of President Donald Trump's term.10-year Treasury yield fallsInvestors are assessing how the Democrats' control of Congress could affect Trump's policy plans and the government's decisions on major issues, including foreign policy.
10年期美国国债收益率下跌投资者正在评估民主党控制国会可能如何影响特朗普的政策计划，以及政府在包括外交政策在内的重大问题上的决策。选举结果公布后，美国国债收益率已经大幅下跌。10年期美国国债收益率周三收盘时下跌6个基点。油价周四也连续第四天下跌。投资者预计，中期选举结果公布后，伊朗战争进一步升级的可能性降低。
Treasury yields had already fallen sharply after the election results. The 10-year Treasury yield ended Wednesday's trading session 6 basis points lower. Oil prices also fell on Thursday for the fourth consecutive day. Investors expect a lower possibility of further escalation in the Iran war following the midterm election results.
油价下跌对债券市场也很重要，因为今年能源价格上涨一直在给全球政府债券带来压力。油价与通胀担忧油价上涨加剧了人们对全球通胀的担忧，因为中东供应中断可能使能源变得更加昂贵。
The fall in oil prices is also important for bond markets because higher energy prices have been putting pressure on government bonds around the world this year. Oil prices and inflation concernsRising oil prices have increased concerns about global inflation because supply disruptions in the Middle East could make energy more expensive.
能源成本上升可能推高整个经济的价格。这些通胀担忧也引发了人们对央行可能采取更激进的利率手段以控制物价上涨的担心。此举可能给政府债券带来进一步压力。美国就业数据受关注投资者目前正在等待美国最新一周初请失业金数据，该数据定于美国东部时间周四上午8点30分公布。据美国消费者新闻与商业频道报道，该报告将提供有关申请失业救济人数的最新信息。
Higher energy costs can push up prices across the economy. These inflation concerns have also raised fears that central banks could take a more aggressive approach to interest rates to control rising prices. Such a move could put further pressure on government bonds.US jobs data in focusInvestors are now waiting for the latest US weekly jobless claims data, which is scheduled to be released at 8:30 am ET on Thursday. The report will provide fresh information about the number of people filing for unemployment benefits, according to CNBC.
市场也在关注定于周五公布的美国10月非农就业报告。该报告将更全面地反映美国经济的招聘和就业状况。投资者将关注就业数据，以寻找美国劳动力市场强劲程度的更多迹象。这些数据可能影响人们对美国经济和美联储未来利率决策的预期。
Markets are also looking ahead to the October US nonfarm payrolls report, which is scheduled for release on Friday. The report will provide a broader picture of hiring and employment conditions in the US economy. Investors will watch the employment figures for further signs of the strength of the US labour market. The data could influence expectations about the US economy and the Federal Reserve's future interest rate decisions.