US Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs amid global bond rout
The 10-year Treasury yield surged to 5.34%, highest since 2002, driven by sticky inflation, higher oil, fiscal deficits, and sustained rate expectations. European yields also rose sharply; France-Germany spread widened to widest since 2012. Dollar strengthened to 17-month high versus euro.
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Treasury yields at multi-decade levels pressure stock valuations, particularly growth and AI names, while raising borrowing costs for mortgages and corporate debt. Elevated yields signal persistent inflation risks and potential economic slowdown or policy shifts. The global bond sell-off reflects investor concerns about fiscal deficits and sovereign debt sustainability, dominating market discussions ahead of key US economic data.
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