- The 30-year Treasury yield rose 10 basis points to reach 5.12 percent amid a systemic sell-off in the bond market
- Market volatility is being driven by persistent inflation data and a leadership transition at the Federal Reserve under new Chair Kevin Warsh
- Traders have fully priced out the possibility of interest rate cuts for 2026 with some now betting on a potential rate hike by December
- Geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices above 100 dollars a barrel have contributed to the upward pressure on long-term yields
- Major stock indices including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell as investors reacted to the spike in borrowing costs
Thirty year Treasury yield hits 5.12 percent reaching highest level since June 2007
May 15, 2026, 3:30:06 PM UTC(7 hours ago)
Impact: High
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From:@YahooFinance
The 30-year Treasury yield is at its highest level since June 2007 https://t.co/IfY7iTtqqr