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The 10-year Treasury yield surged to 4.39% on March 20th and 24th, representing a statistically significant break above the 60-day average of 4.18% by 2.5 standard deviations. This sharp move follows a steady climb from sub-4% levels in late February. The timing coincides with robust economic data: unemployment at record lows (4.3%), CPI hitting fresh highs, and GDP growth accelerating 1.4% quarterly. Bond vigilantes appear to be pricing in persistent inflationary pressures despite the Fed's tightening cycle. This yield breakout suggests markets may be reassessing the terminal rate trajectory—are we witnessing a structural shift in the neutral rate, or temporary hawkish repricing?