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Markets wrap: US Treasury yields rise while major cryptocurrencies decline on 14 August 2026
US Treasury yields increased across key maturities, European Central Bank reference fixings showed varied currency movements, and spot crypto prices fell over 24 hours on 14 August 2026.
Markets wrap: US Treasury yields rise while major cryptocurrencies decline on 14 August 2026
US Treasury yields rise across maturities
Data from the US Treasury par yield curve on 14 August 2026 showed increases across multiple benchmark maturities (US Department of the Treasury). The yield on two-year US Treasury securities rose two basis points to 4.17 per cent, while the ten-year US Treasury rate increased five basis points to 4.68 per cent (US Department of the Treasury). The 30-year US Treasury yield also advanced, rising four basis points to 5.25 per cent (US Department of the Treasury).
European and major currency reference rates
On 14 August 2026, European Central Bank reference rates showed the EUR/USD exchange rate at 1.1567, a 0.29% rise from the previous day's fixing (ECB). The GBP/USD rate advanced 0.33% to 1.3537, while EUR/GBP fell 0.05% to 0.8545 (ECB). The US dollar declined against the Japanese yen and Swiss franc, with USD/JPY dropping 0.2% to 159.01 and USD/CHF declining 0.1% to 0.8118 (ECB). Other notable moves included EUR/JPY rising 0.09% to 183.93, GBP/JPY adding 0.13% to 215.25, EUR/CHF increasing 0.18% to 0.939, and EUR/PLN gaining 0.05% to 4.3068 (ECB).
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Dollar crosses and international exchange rates
According to European Central Bank reference rates, the Australian dollar rose 0.43% against the US dollar to 0.7082, while the New Zealand dollar climbed 0.76% to 0.5889 (ECB). In contrast, the US dollar fell 0.53% against the Canadian dollar to 1.3875 and 0.16% against the Singapore dollar to 1.2781 (ECB). The US dollar strengthened 0.29% against the South African rand to 16.165 (ECB).
Cryptocurrency spot prices ease
According to CoinGecko, the spot price of BTC stood at $62,837, representing a 0.94% decline over 24 hours (CoinGecko). ETH's spot price was $1,877.98, reflecting a 0.39% drop over the same period (CoinGecko). Both BTC and ETH experienced negative movements, with BTC down 0.94% and ETH down 0.39% (CoinGecko).
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Frequently asked questions
What happened to US Treasury yields on 14 August 2026?
US Treasury yields rose across maturities, with the two-year yield increasing two basis points to 4.17%, the ten-year yield rising five basis points to 4.68%, and the 30-year yield advancing four basis points to 5.25%.
What were the key ECB reference rates on 14 August 2026?
The EUR/USD rate was 1.1567, up 0.29%, while GBP/USD rose 0.33% to 1.3537. EUR/GBP fell 0.05% to 0.8545, USD/JPY dropped 0.2% to 159.01, and USD/CHF declined 0.1% to 0.8118.
How did major cryptocurrencies perform on 14 August 2026?
Bitcoin fell 0.94% to $62,837 and Ethereum declined 0.39% to $1,877.98 over the 24-hour period, according to CoinGecko data.
Which currencies gained against the US dollar on 14 August 2026?
The Australian dollar rose 0.43% to 0.7082, the New Zealand dollar climbed 0.76% to 0.5889, while the US dollar fell 0.53% against the Canadian dollar to 1.3875 and 0.16% against the Singapore dollar to 1.2781.
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