: The Fed is widely expected to hold the federal funds rate steady at 3.50%–3.75% during the April 2026 meeting.
: The curve is currently upward-sloping, with longer-dated rates higher than short-term rates (e.g., 3-month yield at 3.68%).
As of April 28, 2026, the decision to buy bonds involves balancing attractive current yields against a shifting interest rate outlook influenced by geopolitical conflict. While yields are at multi-year highs, making them useful for income and diversification, renewed inflation concerns from the Iran war have stalled expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.
: Long-term Treasury yields have risen recently, with the 10-year Note at 4.36% and the 30-year Bond at 4.95% .
: Expectations for year-ahead inflation jumped to 4.7% in April due to rising energy prices from the Middle East conflict. Why You Should Buy Now Should You Invest in Bonds? - Experian
