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30-Year U.S. Bond Yields Hit 5.29% Peak Since 2007

8/17/2026

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U.S. Treasury reported 30-year bond yields at 5.29%, the highest level since 2007.
German 10-year Bund yields hit 3.2138%, the highest since 2011.
Money-market data shows an 85% chance the European Central Bank will raise rates in September.
Oil prices jumped 6% after the United States and Iran failed to end the Middle East conflict, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten bombing Oman.

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U.S. Treasury reported 30-year bond yields at 5.29%, the highest level since 2007.
German 10-year Bund yields hit 3.2138%, the highest since 2011.
Money-market data shows an 85% chance the European Central Bank will raise rates in September.
Oil prices jumped 6% after the United States and Iran failed to end the Middle East conflict, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten bombing Oman.