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30-Year Treasury Bond Yield Hits High Since 2007

Updated 2026-08-18 21:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The yield on the U.S. 30-year Treasury bond reached its highest level since 2007, at 5.284 percent as of Tuesday afternoon, signaling potential increases in borrowing costs for businesses and consumers.

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The Hill
The yield on the U.S. 30-year Treasury bond surpassed 5.3 percent on Tuesday before a slight downtick, foreshadowing an increase in borrowing costs across the country. The 30-year bond yield is 5.284 percent as of Tuesday afternoon, after opening at 5.308 percent and peaking at 5.337 percent earlier
2026-08-18 20:39 UTC
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