30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High of 5.274%

The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose 0.372 percentage points to 5.274% in August 2026, its highest level in 19 years, per WSJ. Long-duration bonds absorbed the brunt of a sustained selloff fueled by sticky inflation and supply concerns. For savers, higher long-term yields mean steeper mortgage and borrowing costs; for bondholders, the price of holding duration keeps climbing.