U.S. Treasury bond yields surged to their highest level in nearly two decades as investors fled riskier assets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and growing concerns over rising government borrowing. The 10-year note climbed to 5.11 percent, marking another sharp increase in a volatile market where bond prices have fallen steadily. Analysts warn the sell-off reflects broader unease over geopolitical instability and fiscal pressures, pushing long-term borrowing costs higher. The latest spike underscores how global conflicts and debt levels are reshaping financial markets.
The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield again hit a 19-year high on Wednesday, as the market sell-off continues amid the Iran war and rising government debt. The 10-year note closed at 5.11 percent on Wednesday, up roughly 14 basis points from its closing point on Tuesday. The 10-year bond yield peaked at more than...
