30-year bond yield now highest in 20+ years

The Hill - Sep 24, 2026

The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield hit a two-decade high on Thursday, before falling later in the morning. The yield on the 30-year bond reached 5.45 percent during late morning trading, the highest intraday mark since 2004. That peak came after the note hit 5.446 percent and sank by roughly 2 basis points earlier Thursday....

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