US 10-Year Yield Rises to Near 3-Year High
2026-09-02 17:13
By
Andre Joaquim
1 min. read
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose past 4.8% in September, the highest since October of 2023, amid the risk of higher rates by the Federal Reserve, soaring supply of corporate debt, and concerns of a higher federal deficit.
The US and Iran reignited strikes against each other and prolonged the period of halted energy supply from GCC countries.
The resulting jump in oil and product prices added inflationary risks as multiple FOMC members flagging the possibility of a rate hike by the Federal Reserve this month, including Chairman Warsh and regional Fed presidents.
Meanwhile, estimates that AI companies raised $1.5 trillion in debt this year limited primary dealers' allocation for government securities, also lifting yields.
Lastly, Treasuries came under pressure on reports that Japan could intervene on the yen to cap its fresh rebound.
The jump in yields was extended despite Treasury Secretary Bessent announcing an increase in the buyback of long-term securities.