The US 10 year Treasury yield reached 5.36%, driven by anticipation of a key debt issuance and a 143 basis point increase from lows seen before the Iran War. This climb has pushed US mortgage rates to fresh 3 year highs as yield spikes extended to other markets, including the UK 10 year rate at its highest since 2007 and South Korean 30 year bonds nearing a record.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Japan 10 Year Yield Hits all Time High in Global Bond Rout
Global Markets13 days ago
Government bond prices plummeted across several major economies on Wednesday, leading to a surge in borrowing costs across the globe. Japanese 10 year yields hit an unprecedented all time high, and US Treasuries with maturities of 10, 20 and 30 years all reached their highest levels since 2002. Rates on French 10 year notes also hit a 24 year peak, while German benchmark yields saw their highest levels since 2009.
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