Finance

The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield eased back down below the key 5% threshold following a surge catalyzed by the central bank's hawkish forward guidance. Simultaneously, international oil benchmarks fell on reports that potential infrastructure disruptions in the Middle East would be less severe than initially feared, which provided additional breathing room for financial markets.

Gold futures and spot prices edged higher as investors digested the broader macroeconomic implications of the Federal Reserve's policy trajectory. Lower energy prices and a slight easing of the U.S. dollar index helped support the non-yielding metal, allowing it to recover from a sharp intraday dip.

Bitcoin and Ethereum traded higher following the initial volatility brought on by the central bank's rate decision. Despite experiencing broad resistance from recent legislative gridlock in the Senate, major digital assets maintained comfortable positive momentum over the monthly horizon.