10-Year US Treasury yields hit highest level since 2007



09/16/2026 6:51 AM


The return on US 10-year Treasury bonds has hit a peak not observed in almost 20 years, according to CNBC. On Tuesday, September 15, the yield increased by 5 basis points to reach 5.041%—the peak level since July 2007.



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During the trading session, the percentage neared 5.047%, based on information from Investing.com. Achieving this yield level may affect the wider economy, since the 10-year bond yield acts as a reference for consumer loan rates and corporate financing expenses, the network observed.

CNBC links the increase in bond yields to a significant rise in oil prices caused by the ongoing conflict with Iran, alongside heightened expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will elevate interest rates on Wednesday, September 16, especially since US inflation data for August notably surpassed the 2% goal.

As per CME FedWatch data referenced by the network, traders assign a probability of over 92% for a 25-basis-point Fed rate increase at the current meeting.

source: investing.com

 


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