KKR Raises U.S. Treasury Yield Forecast Amid Expectations of Prolonged High Interest Rates
Private equity firm KKR has raised its forecast for the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield to 5.1% by year-end, up from a previous estimate of 5%. The firm now expects interest rates to remain elevated due to persistent inflation and economic growth that supports tighter monetary policy. According to Bloomberg, KKR also lifted its projection for the end of 2027 to 4.9%, citing concerns over when inflation might return to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target—possibly as late as 2029. KKR anticipates further rate hikes from the Fed in December and March, reinforcing a
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