The Treasury sold $39 billion in 10-year notes at a yield of 5.300%, the highest since November 2000. Demand was robust. The yield fell to 5.273% after the sale. The auction comes as markets price in a hawkish Fed and geopolitical risks. European bonds also sold off, with France's 10-year yield rising 17 basis points.

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