Finance

U.S. Treasury yields eased slightly from their highest levels in over a year, with the 10-year note settling near 4.55%. Despite this brief reprieve, investors remain cautious as high energy prices and persistent inflation continue to fuel expectations that the Federal Reserve may maintain a hawkish stance for the remainder of 2026.

The cryptocurrency market remained stable on Friday, with Bitcoin trading between $77,000 and $78,000. While digital assets showed resilience against recent volatility, Bitcoin continues to face significant technical resistance at the $78,000 level, and trading volumes have softened compared to the previous year.

The U.S. government announced a major $2 billion investment in quantum computing research and manufacturing through the CHIPS and Science Act. Simultaneously, Micron Technology initiated advanced memory production in Virginia, underscoring a broader national effort to secure domestic semiconductor supply chains.