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30-year U.S. Treasury Yield Hits 5.34% Since 2007

8/18/2026

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  • The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 5.34% on Tuesday, its highest since 2007.
  • Higher yields push France, Germany and Japan to multi-year or 30-year highs and raise borrowing costs for governments in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Japan and others.
  • Limited communication from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh adds uncertainty to interest-rate expectations.
  • U.S. stocks slipped on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 down 0.5% and the Nasdaq down 1%.