Bullish for the 10-year Treasury
Fed Tolerance of Transient Inflation
Stable
Steady attention in US 10-Year Bond coverage, without a clear trend.
Updated 14 October 2026
The bullish argument: Market participants are seeking confidence that the Federal Reserve will exercise restraint and not overtighten policy in response to temporary inflation spikes, with softer core inflation readings potentially weakening the case for further rate increases. This reflects investor concern that policy could become restrictive relative to underlying economic fundamentals.
What changed?
1.2% → 0.7% of US 10-Year Bond coverage · down from 5th to 17th-largest bullish argument
The idea itself is not new: the recorded share reached 5.2% on 15 August. Renewed coverage does not necessarily mean new evidence.
How attention has changed
0.7% of US 10-Year Bond coverage
Rolling 3-day share · as of 14 Oct 2026
This measures attention in published coverage, not the likelihood of a price move.
| Date | Share of coverage |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | 0.3% |
| 2026-09-16 | 0% |
| 2026-09-17 | 0% |
| 2026-09-18 | 0.6% |
| 2026-09-19 | 0.6% |
| 2026-09-20 | 0.8% |
| 2026-09-21 | 0% |
| 2026-09-22 | 0% |
| 2026-09-23 | 0% |
| 2026-09-24 | 0% |
| 2026-09-25 | 0% |
| 2026-09-26 | 0% |
| 2026-09-27 | 0% |
| 2026-09-28 | 0% |
| 2026-09-29 | 0% |
| 2026-09-30 | 0% |
| 2026-10-01 | 0% |
| 2026-10-02 | 0% |
| 2026-10-03 | 0% |
| 2026-10-04 | 0% |
| 2026-10-05 | 0% |
| 2026-10-06 | 0% |
| 2026-10-07 | 0% |
| 2026-10-08 | 0.5% |
| 2026-10-09 | 0.3% |
| 2026-10-10 | 0.3% |
| 2026-10-11 | 0% |
| 2026-10-12 | 0% |
| 2026-10-13 | 1.2% |
| 2026-10-14 | 0.7% |
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The argument and its evidence
Several outlets can carry the same argument; no single article is its origin. Read each one in its own context.
Recent coverage
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Crypto News · Published 12 Oct 2026
US CPI to rise to 3.6% in September, Truflation forecasts
In coverage record: 13 Oct 2026
“softer core inflation would weaken the case for a December rate increase.”
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MarketScreener · Published 7 Oct 2026
Lower US Treasury yield view persists despite biggest quarterly surge since 1994
In coverage record: 8 Oct 2026
“Some strategists are basing their views on the position that financial markets have overdone pricing in a series of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and policymakers may end up doing less.”
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Earlier coverage
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The Economic Times · Published 17 Sep 2026
US Treasuries rally as oil cools and confidence in Fed’s Warsh grows
In coverage record: 18 Sep 2026
“The Fed seemed credible in terms of fighting the inflation tail risk — that's a positive for bond investors”
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Norfolk Virginian-Pilot · Published 17 Sep 2026
Why the Federal Reserve is lifting rates now, and what it means
In coverage record: 18 Sep 2026
“financial markets appear reassured by the Fed's commitment to fighting inflation. On Thursday, the 10-year Treasury yield even slipped a bit, a likely sign of reduced inflation worries among investors.”
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WTOP · Published 12 Sep 2026
Wall Street week ahead: Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, retail sales update
In coverage record: 13 Sep 2026
“The Fed has been facing pressure, though, from President Donald Trump. He wants the central bank to lower interest rates instead. That could give the economy a boost, but it could also worsen inflation.”
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Kiplinger · Published 9 Sep 2026
August CPI Report: What the Inflation Data Is Expected to Show
In coverage record: 10 Sep 2026
“Investors should resist treating a rate hike this month as a settled outcome, as the case for one continues to rest on an inflation impulse that has been energy-driven and has yet to show convincing evidence of broadening.”
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EUROPE SAYS · Published 3 Sep 2026
Will Federal Reserve hike rates later this month? Waller muddies the outlook
In coverage record: 4 Sep 2026
“Waller suggested he has been encouraged by signs that inflation had slowed over the past two months. According to the Fed's preferred gauge, prices ticked down 0.1% from May to June and rose just 0.2% from June to July. At that pace, inflation would move much closer to the Fed's 2% annual target.”
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Spokane Spokesman-Review · Published 27 Aug 2026
Fed's Collins says latest US inflation readings are 'mixed'
In coverage record: 28 Aug 2026
“My modal scenario does continue to have that gradual disinflation, under a current policy interest rate that is seen as slightly restrictive, Collins said.”
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Cointelegraph · Published 25 Aug 2026
Bitcoin Is Struggling To Control $80,000 After A Week Of Gains
In coverage record: 26 Aug 2026
“The reality is that the Fed cannot cut rates in this environment and the Trump Administration knows this. So, direct bond market intervention is the only solution to drive interest rates and yields lower over the short-run.”
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CoinDesk · Published 18 Aug 2026
BTC price at $64,000 as rising yields, Brent crude oil drag equities lower
In coverage record: 19 Aug 2026
“The increase in yields reflects unease ahead of the Federal Reserve minutes release due Wednesday after two consecutive softer inflation prints.”
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Breitbart News Network · Published 17 Aug 2026
Breitbart Business Digest: People Are Worried About the Long Bond
In coverage record: 18 Aug 2026
“The monthly breakeven was 2.20 percent in July, down from 2.30 percent in May... On Monday, when we hit this allegedly scary 19-year high, the breakeven was down to 2.23—slightly lower than what it was on Friday. In other words, nearly the entire increase in the long-bond yield this year has been real.”
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CNBC · Published 14 Aug 2026
Treasury yields rise as U.S. threatens Iran with more sanctions
In coverage record: 15 Aug 2026
“US inflation data this week has been contained and very welcome for Treasuries. It absolutely eases higher rates pressure. The producer price index was flat month over month in July, and consumer price index came in line with economist expectations.”
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Australian Financial Review · Published 14 Aug 2026
US stocks fall on signs consumer spending is slowing
In coverage record: 15 Aug 2026
“declines in both consumer sentiment and retail sales would reduce fears of an imminent Fed hike”
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Fox Business · Published 13 Aug 2026
LARRY KUDLOW: 156.4 million American adults love the new S&P 500 record high
In coverage record: 14 Aug 2026
“The Fed is likely to stay on hold for a while, to see if the underlying inflation numbers come down to the 2 percent target. Along the way, they will hopefully be reducing their balance sheet holdings of Treasuries and treasury-backed securities.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 13 Aug 2026
US stocks rise to a record as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad
In coverage record: 14 Aug 2026
“Treasury yields eased in the bond market after a report showed that inflation at the U.S. wholesale level was not as bad in July as it was in June or as economists expected.”
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International Business Times · Published 12 Aug 2026
The Upcoming Inflation Report Is a Big Deal for the Fed. Here's What Economists Expect.
In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026
“At the same time, the labor market is showing signs of weakness. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000 in July, although the unemployment rate declined to 4.1%. That combination complicates the Fed's decision. Raising rates could help suppress inflation, but additional tightening could also put more pressure on employment and economic growth.”
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CNBC · Published 12 Aug 2026
Treasury yields little changed as investors await key inflation data
In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026
“While the transition to higher US yields is linked with the war and higher energy prices, in fact the market discount for inflation is quite relaxed. Break-evens are already below this, paving an auspicious path ahead.”
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NewsBreak · Published 12 Aug 2026
Inflation came in perfectly on forecast. Almost everything underneath it is a ‘mess’ as wages struggle to keep up
In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026
“Real average hourly earnings were up 0.1% over the year through June. Kathleen Grace, CEO of Fiduciary Family Office, said consumer credit gives a cleaner read: revolving balances continue to climb, and late-stage delinquencies have risen to levels not seen in more than a decade.”
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Malay Mail · Published 12 Aug 2026
Ringgit ends higher vs US dollar ahead of US inflation data
In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026
“Consensus estimates showed CPI inflation could come in at 3.4 per cent in July versus 3.5 per cent for June. Mohd Afzanizam noted that economists were expecting a moderate US inflation rate for July.”
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Devdiscourse · Published 12 Aug 2026
July CPI Report: Easing Inflation Pressures Amid Economic Uncertainty
In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026
“The figures suggest that a Federal Reserve interest rate hike may not be imminent, although overall inflation remains elevated beyond the central bank's target. Core inflation indicators suggesting moderation, particularly in light of reduced food and apparel prices.”
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Fortune · Published 12 Aug 2026
Inflation came in perfectly on forecast. Almost everything underneath it is a ‘mess’
In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026
“The index says little about how households are absorbing three years of higher prices. Wages have gone basically nowhere against prices: real average hourly earnings were up 0.1% over the year through June. Kathleen Grace, CEO of Fiduciary Family Office, said consumer credit gives a cleaner read: revolving balances continue to climb, and late-stage delinquencies have risen to levels not seen in more than a decade.”
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Devdiscourse · Published 4 Aug 2026
Fed's Paulson keeps 'open mind' on rate policy outlook amid high inflation
In coverage record: 5 Aug 2026
“The recent improvement in some inflation data is welcome and it is a step in the right direction, but it is only one step.”
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EUROPE SAYS · Published 4 Aug 2026
Philadelphia Fed President Paulson content with current rates, but keeping an open mind
In coverage record: 5 Aug 2026
“"I need to see progress from here" and "If that level doesn't move lower, then Paulson said she'll be open to adjusting rates."”
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CNBC · Published 3 Aug 2026
U.S. Treasury yields fall as oil prices plunge on Iran de-escalation hopes
In coverage record: 4 Aug 2026
“The bond market is effectively testing the Fed's credibility.”
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The Economic Times · Published 31 Jul 2026
US stocks: US market ends higher as Amazon soothes AI jitters
In coverage record: 1 Aug 2026
“Markets are pricing in a 65% chance of a rate hike at the Fed's September meeting, according to CME FedWatch, down from 82% a week ago but up slightly from 63% on Thursday.”
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The Boston Herald · Published 28 Jul 2026
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation
In coverage record: 29 Jul 2026
“But Warsh may hope that his tough talk, which has pushed up some borrowing costs, will suffice in the end. 'They are hoping and intending to talk the talk without having to walk the walk,' said Stephen Douglass, chief economist at NISA Investment Advisors.”
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St. Paul Pioneer Press · Published 28 Jul 2026
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation
In coverage record: 29 Jul 2026
“Warsh may hope that his tough talk, which has pushed up some borrowing costs, will suffice in the end. They are hoping and intending to talk the talk without having to walk the walk.”
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The Hindu Business Line · Published 26 Jul 2026
Oil prices, US Fed rate decision, West Asia crisis to drive mkts: Analysts
In coverage record: 27 Jul 2026
“investors will closely monitor the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where interest rate guidance and commentary on inflation will be critical for global markets”
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USA TODAY · Published 24 Jul 2026
Fed chair 'an enigma:' Why July interest rate move is hard to predict
In coverage record: 25 Jul 2026
“Raising the Fed's benchmark interest rate could help cool inflation, but it would also make borrowing more expensive.”
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The Economic Times · Published 18 Jul 2026
Longer-dated yields lower after data, on track for weekly decline
In coverage record: 19 Jul 2026
“The market is still not sure what to do with all this information - you have the Fed sounding extremely hawkish, the data coming in not as hawkish, but it's also one reading.”
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The New York Times · Published 17 Jul 2026
Cooler Inflation May Not Be Enough to Stave Off Fed Rate Increases
In coverage record: 18 Jul 2026
“Unquestionably the more-benign-than-expected data lengthened the runway available to Warsh and his colleagues to consider the situation and mull over whether they're really going to cross the Rubicon of raising the funds rate.”
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Hindustan Times · Published 16 Jul 2026
Inflation, AI and more: Key takeaways from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's testimony
In coverage record: 17 Jul 2026
“Warsh said the Fed also considers trade policy, immigration policy and military conflicts when making monetary policy decisions. Lawmakers asked Warsh how the Fed can reduce prices when many reasons for inflation, such as the Iran war, are outside the Fed's control.”
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The Star · Published 16 Jul 2026
Fed may need to hike rates if inflation does not ease soon, Jefferson says
In coverage record: 17 Jul 2026
“This policy stance should continue to support the labor market while allowing inflation to resume its decline toward our 2% target as the effects of past tariffs and energy prices pass through completely. Jefferson made clear he is not in that hawkish camp, calling current Fed policy well positioned.”
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Benzinga · Published 15 Jul 2026
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Gain as Trump Vows 'Very Hard' Strikes on Iran-Pentair, AS
In coverage record: 16 Jul 2026
“He expects policy stability from the Federal Reserve, arguing that temporary technology input costs, rather than broad-based demand, are keeping core inflation sticky. He notes that the 'Federal Reserve has little reason to raise interest rates further.'”
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Reuters · Published 15 Jul 2026
US inflation surprise offers Warsh only brief relief
In coverage record: 16 Jul 2026
“While this softer core CPI print offers cause for cautious optimism, one should be careful about putting too much stock in one month's numbers. Warsh himself said as much on Tuesday, telling U.S. lawmakers he would not 'cherry-pick' the moment as a sign of progress.”
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Lokmat Times · Published 15 Jul 2026
US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged
In coverage record: 16 Jul 2026
“The Federal Open Market Committee had maintained the federal funds rate in a range of 3.5 per cent to 3.75 per cent at its June meeting. 'The members of our committee have no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation,' Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee.”
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The Star · Published 6 Jul 2026
Yen pinned near 40-year lows as intervention risks mount
In coverage record: 7 Jul 2026
“Investor focus is now turning to the minutes of the Fed's June meeting, due on Wednesday, for clues on policymakers' views about the interest-rate outlook. Next week's inflation report is expected to be the key data release for markets, offering fresh insight into the path of prices and potential Fed policy moves.”
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The Economic Times · Published 3 Jul 2026
Holiday Halt: S&P 500, Nasdaq to remain closed today for Independence Day holiday
In coverage record: 4 Jul 2026
“Investors assessed the latest labor market figures alongside signs of moderating inflation, with market participants recalibrating expectations for the timing and extent of future Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions.”
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Devdiscourse · Published 2 Jul 2026
Wall Street Wavers Amid Middle East Tensions and Economic Data Anticipation
In coverage record: 3 Jul 2026
“Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh acknowledged reduced inflation risks, but confirmed adherence to the U.S. central bank's 2% inflation target, dismissing expectations of a relaxed monetary policy”
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Livemint · Published 2 Jul 2026
Gold, silver prices today, 2 July: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata
In coverage record: 3 Jul 2026
“Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, in comments Wednesday at the ECB Forum on Central Banking, declined to signal what the central bank may do at its meeting later this month, but did note that inflation was too elevated.”
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Moneycontrol · Published 20 May 2026
Stocks climb and oil falls on US-Iran talks report
In coverage record: 21 May 2026
“While Treasuries rebounded Wednesday, a recent rout in longer-dated debt lifted yields to levels last seen during the global financial crisis on concerns that elevated energy costs will fuel inflation and trigger interest-rate hikes.”
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Barchart · Published 13 Apr 2026
Stocks Set to Open Lower as Oil Prices Top $100 After U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse, Big Bank Earnings Awaited
In coverage record: 13 Apr 2026
“Commerzbank economists said they expect the Fed to “look past the rise in inflation” for now and keep key interest rates unchanged in the coming months, adding that the rate outlook will hinge on how long the energy-price shock lasts.”
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Kiplinger · Published 10 Apr 2026
S&P 500 Nabs Best Week Since November: Stock Market Today
In coverage record: 10 Apr 2026
“Still, Amaru notes that 'energy price shocks historically take time to feed through the economy,' and with the Middle East conflict not yet resolved, 'uncertainty regarding future inflation should keep the Federal Reserve in a wait-and-see mode.'”
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Benzinga · Published 10 Apr 2026
Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Pare Losses As March CPI Rises In-Line With Expectations-Taiwan Semic
In coverage record: 10 Apr 2026
“Furthermore, he anticipates that higher inflation will negate any potential interest-rate reductions, predicting the Federal Reserve will be 'standing pat in 2026.'”
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Investing.com · Published 7 Apr 2026
TACO Tuesday Meets the Doomsday Circuit Breaker
In coverage record: 7 Apr 2026
“The Fed is boxed into a conditional stance, with stagflation signals rising but long-term inflation expectations still holding the line.”
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The Economic Times · Published 30 Mar 2026
S&P 500 extends losing streak, Nasdaq slides, Dow Jones posts modest gains as oil prices rattle Wall Street – here's how US stock market performed today
In coverage record: 30 Mar 2026
“Despite these pressures, Powell’s comments offered some reassurance. He said inflation expectations remain 'well anchored beyond the short term' and indicated that the Federal Reserve is not yet facing a decision on how to respond to rising energy costs, as per the CNBC report. Following his remarks, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell by 9 basis points to 4.35%.”
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Altoona Mirror · Published 30 Mar 2026
Ticker: US stocks swing through shaky day as oil climbs
In coverage record: 30 Mar 2026
“Powell says Fed limited as energy prices spike... But he also said Monday... that there isn’t a lot Fed policymakers could do.”
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Barchart · Published 18 Mar 2026
Stocks Pressured by Inflation Concerns and Iran War Jitters
In coverage record: 18 Mar 2026
“The 2-day FOMC meeting ends this afternoon, and market expectations are for the Fed to keep the federal funds target range unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%.”
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Barchart · Published 17 Mar 2026
Stocks Climb on Strength in Chip and Travel Stocks
In coverage record: 17 Mar 2026
“The 2-day FOMC meeting begins today, and market expectations are for the Fed to keep the federal funds target range unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%. With the Jan core PCE price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, at 3.1%, well above the Fed’s 2.0% target, the Fed is expected to signal an extended pause ahead.”
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CNBC · Published 15 Mar 2026
Here are the 5 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead
In coverage record: 15 Mar 2026
“So does Fed Chair Jerome Powell, even if there's some intrigue around how the central bank would handle oil-driven inflation at the same time the labor market is cooling.”
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Barchart · Published 6 Mar 2026
Stocks Retreat on Inflation Concerns and a Weak US Job Market
In coverage record: 6 Mar 2026
“Fed Governor Christopher Waller said, 'Thinking about monetary policy going forward, the Iran war is unlikely to cause sustained inflation.'”
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Barchart · Published 4 Mar 2026
Stocks Supported by Hopes for a Swift End to Iran War
In coverage record: 4 Mar 2026
“Comments today from Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack were hawkish, with Hammack saying it's important to drive inflation back to target and that 'Fed policy could be on hold for quite some time.'”
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