10-Year Treasury Yield in 1964
The US 10-year Treasury yield rose 0.07 percentage points in 1964, from 4.14% at the end of 1963 to 4.21%. Its highest close was 4.26% on Mar 24, and its lowest 4.12% on Nov 12.
10-Year Treasury Yield, daily closes 1964
Numbers mark the events belowKey Events in 1964
What happened, and how the 10Y yield moved — on the day (or the next trading day) and about a month later.
- 1
Wednesday, January 8 From the data10Y yield sets the first of 9 record closing highs this year, at 4.18%.
- 2
Tuesday, March 24 From the dataLast record close of the year: 4.26%.
- 3
Monday, August 10President Johnson signs the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, expanding US involvement in Vietnam. Source10Y yield: 0.00 pp that day · +0.03 pp a month later
Month by month
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.15% | +0.01 pp |
| Feb | 4.18% | +0.03 pp |
| Mar | 4.23% | +0.05 pp |
| Apr | 4.22% | −0.01 pp |
| May | 4.19% | −0.03 pp |
| Jun | 4.15% | −0.04 pp |
| Jul | 4.19% | +0.04 pp |
| Aug | 4.21% | +0.02 pp |
| Sep | 4.18% | −0.03 pp |
| Oct | 4.16% | −0.02 pp |
| Nov | 4.20% | +0.04 pp |
| Dec | 4.21% | +0.01 pp |
Other Markets in 1964
Change over the calendar year.
| Market | Change | Year-end |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Treasury Yield | +0.07 pp | 4.21% |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1964 | +14.6% | 874.13 |
| S&P 500 in 1964 | +13.0% | 84.75 |
10-Year Treasury Yield in 1964: FAQ
How much did the US 10-year Treasury yield rise in 1964?
The US 10-year Treasury yield rose 0.07 percentage points in 1964, from 4.14% at the end of 1963 to 4.21%. Its highest close was 4.26% on Mar 24, and its lowest 4.12% on Nov 12.
What were the highest and lowest closes of the US 10-year Treasury yield in 1964?
Highest: 4.26% on March 24, 1964. Lowest: 4.12% on November 12, 1964. It closed higher on 53 of 250 trading days.
What happened to the US 10-year Treasury yield on August 10, 1964?
President Johnson signs the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, expanding US involvement in Vietnam. The US 10-year Treasury yield rose 0.00 percentage points that day, and was +0.03 pp a month later.
Did the US 10-year Treasury yield reach a record high in 1964?
Yes — 9 record closing highs, the last at 4.26% on March 24, 1964.
Data: 10-year constant-maturity Treasury yield (Federal Reserve H.15 via FRED). Inflation: US CPI-U. Events marked "From the data" are found automatically from the closing prices; the others are researched, with the source linked. Not investment advice.
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