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Market Data · Aug 21, 2026

Source: Pensford

SOFR

3.63%

+1 bps

1M Term SOFR

3.67%

+3 bps

3M Term SOFR

3.74%

+2 bps

5Y Treasury

4.42%

+6 bps

10Y Treasury

4.73%

+4 bps

Fed Funds Target

3.50–3.75%

last move: cut

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