US 10-year Treasury yields hit highest since 2002 at 5.34% amid global bond rout
US Treasury yields briefly reached 5.34%, the highest in over two decades, as part of a broader global bond sell-off driven by Middle East tensions, inflation concerns, and strong US economic data. European yields also surged sharply.
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Rising yields increase borrowing costs for governments, businesses, and consumers, raising mortgage rates and potentially signaling further Fed rate hikes. Higher yields pressure rate-sensitive stocks and highlight fiscal strain, particularly in Europe where France's debt-to-GDP ratio exceeds 119%. The bond sell-off reflects broader macro anxiety about inflation, geopolitics, and government spending on AI infrastructure.
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