U.S. Treasury yields eased slightly on Tuesday after spiking the previous session , as concerns about higher energy costs caused by the Middle East conflict continue to grip markets. Yields on the 10-year Treasury note — a key barometer for U.S. government borrowing — were seen about 2 basis points lower, at 4.4241%, in early trade. Yields on the shorter-term 2-year Treasury note , which closely track interest rate decisions by the Federal Reserve, moved lower by more than 2 basis points, to 3.