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The yield on the two-year US Treasury rose by 4.29 basis points to 3.8401%, reaching a new daily high of 3.8524% at 19:53 amid a continued upward trend, before fluctuating at a high level; the yield on the 30-year US Treasury fell by 0.41 basis points to 4.9420%. The yield spread between the 2-year and 10-year US Treasuries dropped by 2.767 basis points to +51.038 basis points, remaining mostly stable around +54 basis points before 16:00, and then declined continuously. The 10-year Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) yield rose by 0.80 basis points to 1.8970%; the 2-year TIPS yield increased by 3.55 basis points to 0.8676%; and the 30-year TIPS yield declined by 0.80 basis points to 2.6820%.

ICE Arabica coffee futures rose by 1.46%, while Coffee "C" futures increased by 0.70%. Robusta coffee futures were up by 1.63%. New York cocoa futures gained 2.09%, closing at $3,365/ton. London cocoa futures were up 2.36%. Chicago WCE double-low rapeseed futures increased by 0.80%. ICE cotton futures rose by 0.15%.

Mazrouei told CNN reporters that the UAE's announcement to withdraw was made at the right time and would not have a significant impact on the oil market and prices because passage through the Strait of Hormuz is restricted, and these restrictions also apply to the UAE. This decision will help alleviate pressure on prices.