August core PCE inflation rose 0.2% month over month and 3.0% year over year, below The Wall Street Journal's 3.3% forecast, while overall inflation increased 0.3% monthly and 3.4% annually. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.28% on October 2, 2026, its highest closing level since May 15, 2002, after reportedly falling to about 5.20% before recovering. Bitcoin traded around $84,900 at the time, briefly moved above $85,000, and later reached 85,004.25 USDT on October 4, up 0.57% over 24 hours.