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The 10-year Treasury yield jumped to 2.31% on March 16, 2012, marking a 3.9 standard deviation spike above its 60-day average of 1.98%. This represents the highest level in the recent data series, with yields climbing sharply from 2.14% just three trading days earlier. This surge coincides with record-low unemployment at 4.30% and rising inflation (CPI up 1.8% over 3 months), suggesting markets may be pricing in expectations of tighter monetary policy ahead. Such extreme statistical deviations in Treasury yields often signal major shifts in economic sentiment or policy expectations.